Indonesia Yet to Finalize Chinese Jet Purchase, Defense Head Confirms

Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin was observed in Kuala Lumpur on the 31st of October.

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Indonesia's chief defense official has clarified that there is no progress towards buying the Chinese J-10 fighter aircraft, despite earlier indications that suggested potential interest.

In a conversation with Bloomberg News during the margins of a security summit in Kuala Lumpur, Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin remarked, "The process is not concluded – we are merely browsing," in response to queries regarding the acquisition.