{"id":20022,"date":"2025-05-31T04:12:30","date_gmt":"2025-05-31T04:12:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/?p=20022"},"modified":"2025-05-31T04:12:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-31T04:12:32","slug":"indonesia-to-send-fighter-pilots-to-china-in-bold-step-toward-operating-j-10-rafale-killer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/?p=20022","title":{"rendered":"Indonesia to Send Fighter Pilots to China in Bold Step Toward Operating J-10 \u201cRafale Killer\u201d ??"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The revelation emerged during a meeting between Indonesia\u2019s Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and the Indonesian Ambassador to China, Djauhari Oratmangun, as documented in an official post on the minister\u2019s verified X platform dated May 28.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(DEFENCE SECURITY ASIA) \u2014 In a move that may signal a major shift in Southeast Asia\u2019s strategic airpower calculus, Indonesia appears poised to dispatch its Air Force (TNI-AU) pilots to China for operational training on the Chengdu-built J-10C multirole fighter jets.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
The revelation emerged during a meeting between Indonesia\u2019s Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and the Indonesian Ambassador to China, Djauhari Oratmangun, as documented in an official post on the minister\u2019s verified X platform dated May 28.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI received H.E. Djauhari Oratmangun, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the People\u2019s Republic of China, to discuss various strategic issues, including food security, military modernisation, and defence-industrial cooperation,\u201d the post read<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe also discussed the readiness of TNI-AU pilot deployment to China for J-10 fighter training, as well as evaluation of defence manufacturing facilities,\u201d it added.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Shortly after the post began making rounds on regional defence monitoring platforms and international security forums, it was abruptly deleted.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
This revelation comes amid widespread reports suggesting that Indonesia is negotiating the acquisition of 42 second-hand J-10C fighters from China\u2014aircraft that gained combat credibility after their stellar performance in the recent Pakistan-India aerial conflict.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Jakarta is reportedly also reviving plans to procure Russia\u2019s Su-35 fighters, a deal that was previously stalled under international scrutiny and logistical constraints.<\/h6>\n\n\n
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Although no official confirmation has been issued by Indonesian authorities, multiple regional defence outlets expect a formal announcement during the Indo Defence Expo 2025, scheduled to be held from June 11 to 14 in Jakarta.<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
The dual-track acquisition strategy\u2014embracing both Chinese and Russian platforms\u2014suggests that Indonesia is intensifying its efforts to diversify its airpower capabilities amid growing regional volatility and uncertainty over Western arms supplies.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Russia\u2019s Ambassador to Indonesia, Sergei Tolchenov, recently reaffirmed that the Su-35 contract with Indonesia remains active, stating: \u201cThe Su-35 contract has never been cancelled. It\u2019s still in progress. We will resume talks in due time.\u201d<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Indonesia had inked a US$1.14 billion deal in 2018 to procure 11 Su-35 \u201cFlanker-E\u201d fighters, but implementation was suspended in 2020 following sanctions pressure and shifting procurement priorities.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, the country is set to receive its first batch of six Rafale multirole fighters from France\u2019s Dassault Aviation in February 2026 as part of a broader RM32 billion procurement of 42 aircraft to modernise its TNI-AU.<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
The recent surge in interest toward the J-10C stems from its reported success in the skies over South Asia, where Pakistan Air Force (PAF) J-10C units equipped with PL-15 BVR missiles allegedly downed six Indian Air Force (IAF) jets in a high-stakes engagement.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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Among the downed aircraft were reportedly three French-built Rafales\u2014widely touted as the cornerstone of India\u2019s aerial superiority\u2014along with one MiG-29, one Su-30MKI, and one Mirage 2000, although India has officially denied all such losses.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Pakistan\u2019s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar directly claimed responsibility for the strikes, stating that five Indian aircraft\u2014including three Rafales\u2014were destroyed by J-10Cs using the PL-15E missile, with the sixth, a Mirage 2000, taken down in a separate encounter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The claims, though unverified, have fuelled global debate and cast a long shadow over Western combat platforms while elevating the J-10C\u2019s battlefield credentials.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
In the wake of these events, shares in Chengdu Aerospace Corporation surged sharply, while Dassault Aviation stock took a significant hit\u2014underscoring the economic ramifications of perceived battlefield performance.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
At the LIMA 2025 aerospace and maritime exhibition in Langkawi, Malaysia, the J-10CE export variant dominated attention at China\u2019s booth, according to a report by the state-run Global Times.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe J-10CE, the export version of the J-10C, became a highlight at China\u2019s booth during LIMA 2025 after proving itself in real combat, drawing immense attention from international visitors and military analysts alike,\u201d the publication noted.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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Through its state-owned arms exporter, China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation (CATIC), Beijing is actively marketing the J-10CE as a potent alternative to U.S. and Russian offerings in the global defence marketplace.<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
The fighter is now seen as a viable option for countries like Malaysia and Indonesia, which are looking to enhance airpower without incurring the geopolitical baggage or high costs often associated with Western arms deals.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Chinese military analysts quoted by Global Times assert that the J-10C\u2014along with its integrated weapons systems\u2014is reshaping perceptions of China\u2019s defence industrial base and redefining global airpower competition.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Having entered service with the People\u2019s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) in 2006, the J-10 series has become a central pillar of China\u2019s fast-evolving aerial combat doctrine.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
The J-10C represents the most advanced iteration of the series, incorporating state-of-the-art AESA radar, advanced electronic warfare systems, and full integration with the PL-15 BVR missile\u2014capable of striking targets at distances exceeding 200 kilometres.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Built by Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG) under the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), the J-10C features digital fly-by-wire controls, a highly integrated avionics suite, and indigenous WS-10B turbofan engines that improve reliability and autonomy.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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Its delta-canard aerodynamic design enables superior manoeuvrability and versatility in air-to-air combat, ground attack, and anti-ship missions.<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
The export-focused J-10CE variant mirrors the operational configuration of the PAF, offering a scalable and combat-proven option to potential customers across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
As of 2025, the PLAAF is estimated to operate approximately 220 J-10C units, making it one of the most prolific 4.5-generation fighter fleets in Asia.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

J-10C Fighter Technical Specifications:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Aerodynamics and Stealth:<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n