Indonesia scraps Mirage Jet deal amidst fiscal concerns
Indonesia cancels plans to purchase Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets due to fiscal constraints, opting instead to retrofit existing aircraft.
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Indonesia cancels plans to purchase Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets due to fiscal constraints, opting instead to retrofit existing aircraft.
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In the intricate tapestry of the F-22's evolution, these planned variants and adaptations illustrate the dynamic decision-making processes that shape the trajectory of advanced military aircraft programs.
Previously, Japan's arms export rules only permitted the shipment of components of licensed equipment to the country holding the manufacturing license. However, the recent policy revision allows Japan to send fully assembled goods, reflecting a more proactive approach to contributing to global security efforts.
Indonesia's defence budget is set to rise from $20.75 billion to $25 billion, according to Sri Mulyani. The decision, made in response to the defence ministry's deemed necessity amid concerns over the state of military hardware and growing threats in a changing geopolitical landscape, represents a "significant" increase.