Indonesia: Contract to purchase 6 French Rafale fighters:
-Great impact on the export of Korean KF-21-
Indonesia:
There was a report that “a contract was signed to purchase six French Rafale fighters.”
Indonesia is a co-developed country of South Korea KF-21.
French economic newspaper
Tribune
Indonesia reported on the 8th that it has signed a contract with Dassault Airlines for six Rafale fighters.
If French Defense Minister Parli visits Indonesia,
New orders (30-36 aircraft) will be possible.
There are concerns that it will affect future KF-21 exports.
Impact on Korean KF-21 exports:
Indonesia participates in KF-21 development.
Indonesia will share 20% of the development cost, 1.73 trillion won (167 billion yen).
Delinquent contributions:
However, Indonesia has only paid 220 billion won.
Due to economic difficulties in Indonesia, the amount of delinquent payment reached 800 billion won at the end of last year.
in the end,
Indonesia has been negotiating with South Korea
By 2026, instead of the development cost, we decided to pay 30% of it in kind.
Korea Defense Acquisition Program Administration:
The purchase of Rafale by Indonesia has no effect on the development of KF-21.
Red light on KF-21 exports:
The performance of the 4.5th generation fighter Rafale is excellent.
Rafale can be operated until 2070.
South Korea’s exports, such as the KF-21 final purchase scale, have reached a red light.
Joongang Ilbo
https://s.japanese.joins.com/JArticle/287637?sectcode=320&servcode=300
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