Aerospace

Indonesia Announces Commitment to Acquire Boeing F-15EX

During the visit of Indonesia’s Minister of Defence Prabowo Subianto to the United States, the Republic of Indonesia and Boeing shared their resolve to complete the sale of 24 F-15EX aircraft to Indonesia, subject to U.S. government permission.

Following a tour of the F-15EX assembly line, Air Vice Marshal Yusuf Jauhari, Head of Defence Facilities Agency, Indonesia Ministry of Defence, and Mark Sears, Vice President and Programme Manager for Boeing Fighters, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today at the company’s St. Louis facility.

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With digital fly-by-wire flight controls, new electronic warfare system, an all-glass digital cockpit, and the newest mission systems and software capabilities, the F-15EX is the most modern version of the F-15 ever manufactured. These features will all be used to deliver the new F-15IDN.

The F-15EX’s capabilities are the result of years of experience that we put into them. There is not a fighter in the world quite like the F-15, and Indonesia’s air dominance capabilities will soar through this platform, according to Sears. “Boeing is ready to support this effort and remains a committed partner to the US government in advancing international security objectives with allies and partners around the world.”

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For nearly 75 years, Boeing and Indonesia have collaborated to assist the growth of the nation’s aerospace and defence capabilities through training, supply chain development, and partnerships. Today, Boeing’s participation in Indonesia includes efforts to develop skills throughout the local industry, supply chain, commercial aviation, defence, and space. Seven nations throughout the world are currently using the F-15.

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When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

During our visit to Aero India 2019, we had the unexpected opportunity to see Ratan Tata at the event, which was a thrilling moment for us. However, there was a surprising hiccup when the security staff didn’t allow him to enter due to a lack of a security pass.

Despite this, he remained calm and patiently waited for about 20 minutes until a member of the Tata team brought him the required pass, after which he calmly proceeded inside. It was a humbling sight, showcasing his composed demeanor even in such situations.

Ratan Tata ji is not only a renowned industrialist but also a trained pilot, holding a pilot’s license. In 2007, he became the first Indian civilian to fly the F-16 Falcon during the Aero India show in Bangalore—a proud moment for the nation.

His passion for aviation extended beyond flying, as he played a key role in shaping India’s aerospace industry. Under his leadership, Tata ventured into manufacturing and maintaining aerospace components while upholding its legacy of quality. Notably, Tata’s collaboration with Airbus to develop and manufacture the C295 aircraft is a testament to its growing influence in the sector.