Indonesia steps up defence buys, reflecting Prabowo’s military modernisation aim

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Indonesia’s recent signing of several defence acquisition agreements has shed light on its desire to accelerate military modernisation, but its ability to finance and maintain new systems amid economic challenges has come under scrutiny by observers.Last week, Turkey and Indonesia sealed an agreement for the sale of 48 units of the fifth-generation Kaan fighter aircraft during the INDO Defence 2025 exhibition held in Indonesia.The deal, which will make Indonesia the first buyer of Ankara’s...