Hey there! Exciting news from Indonesia – the government is making some big moves to improve our defense system! They've recently signed a deal with Turkish Aerospace to buy 12 super cool drones called ANKA. These drones are top-notch and will cost around $300 million. The main idea behind this purchase is to make our military even stronger and better prepared. These ANKA drones will bring diversity, more quantity, and super high quality to our defense equipment. It's like upgrading our security gear to the latest and greatest!
President Joko Widodo had a word with his cabinet back in July, asking them to be careful with the budget and avoid overspending. He really wants to make sure we manage our finances wisely, especially in our security services, including the defense ministry.So, the ANKA drones are going to be delivered by November 2025. That's pretty quick! They're made by Turkish Aerospace, which is a big shot in the drone world, and their headquarters are in Ankara, Turkey's capital city.
Now, let's talk about some other defense stuff. There was a bit of a buzz when we got 12 Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets for $800 million in January. Some folks thought they were a bit old-fashioned, you know? But then in February, we splurged a bit and bought 42 Rafale fighter planes for $8.1 billion, to be paid over time. Those Rafale planes are super fancy and will be a great addition to our air force!Our defense ministry got the most money from the country's budget this year – a whopping 134.3 trillion rupiahs ($8.89 billion)! That shows how serious we are about beefing up our defense.
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The Defense Minister, Prabowo Subianto, really wants to make sure our military is up-to-date and well-equipped. He's been planning these acquisitions carefully, getting modern technology that fits our needs while also being responsible with the budget.All in all, this is a huge step forward for Indonesia's defense. The ANKA drones will bring some serious power to our armed forces, and we'll be better prepared to face any challenges that might come our way. It's all about making sure we stay safe and strong as a nation. Go Indonesia! 🇮🇩