KERIS mentioned 2 rafale Cs had departed Bordeaux (FR) for Indonesia for the 2nd batch of delivery
seems to be only Rafale C without the B (T-0304)
Alright finally done with the Lim-6bis suggestion, I did one for the Indonesian-operated version as well as the original Polish version, they’re both in pending atm o7
EDIT:
surprisingly approved very quickly, here it is!
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Does anyone knows what kind of device is this?
It was mounted on the A-4E during an airshow in 1986
source:
https://www.airhistory.net/photo/448384/TT-0414
EDIT: I have been informed that it’s a Vicon 70 camera pod
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seems to me like it is some sort of recon pod
Rafale update: T-0304 now sporting a proper camo
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Additionally in regards to this it doesnt seem to be real, its been a couple of weeks and no updates, so i think they’re wrong on that one
updated Rafale list
- 0301 - B = In service
- 0302 - B = —||—
- 0303 - B = —||—
- 0304 - B = Newly painted, still in Istres (FR)
- 0317 - C = painted, still in Istres (FR)
- 0318 - C = —||—
update on possible arrival time of the Rafale C
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how does the EF fit into indonesia exactly?
From what I read they intended to buy Austria’s fleet of Eurofighter Typhoons (15) but it did not happen to my knowledge as it fell though. I don’t know if they did any testing though.
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my steak is too buttery and lobster too juicy please don’t stop!
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4 more pilots are fully cleared to solo-fly the Rafale
interesting bit, there are some foreign faces in the ceremony aswell (presumably representatives/pilots of Dassault). Rafale acceptance ceremony (alongside the newly delivered T-50Is & A-400) is planned to be held in mid-May, so hopefully it wont get delayed again
also, anyone know what that is? droptanks?
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yes that is a rafale drop tank
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Cool little ceremony
We got confirmation from the Indonesian Embassy in Beijing about the talks of procurement of a Chinese fighter jet
https://kemlu.go.id/files/repositori/81934/177450796869c4d7c008da3_LKJ_Final_2025.pdf
Translation:
“In this context, the Indonesian Embassy in Beijing played an active role in facilitating and overseeing Indonesia-China strategic cooperation in defense and security, including through the holding of the first 2+2 meeting between Indonesia and China, which marked an important milestone in deepening the strategic dialogue between the two countries. The meeting also served as a catalyst for strengthening defense cooperation, including discussions on the procurement of defense equipment, such as the J-type fighter jet, and increasing trust and interoperability in the defense sector.”
This J-Type could either be the J-10 (which we have rumors of the used J-10B) or the JF-17 (which we also have rumors of but to a lesser degree), so pretty much a lose-lose scenario for us
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The Indonesian NBO 105CB suggestion just got passed to devs
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2 Indonesian suggestion passed back-to-back
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Baykar and Indonesia Sign KIZILELMA UCAV Export Agreement
- https://x.com/SavunmaSanayiST/status/2051970958899007754
- https://www-savunmasanayist-com.translate.goog/baykar-ve-endonezya-arasinda-kizilelma-ihracat-sozlesmesi/?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp
SAHA 2026, one of the largest global gatherings of the Turkish defense industry, witnessed a strategic export success. A formal contract was signed between Baykar, Türkiye’s leading force in unmanned platforms, and Indonesia-based PT Republik Aero Dirgantara (Republikorp) for the supply of the Bayraktar KIZILELMA Unmanned Combat Aircraft.
The signing ceremony, held at the Istanbul Exhibition Center, was attended by senior executives from both companies and representatives from the defense industry. Haluk BAYRAKTAR signed the agreement on behalf of BAYKAR.
In his speech at the signing ceremony, Haluk Bayraktar stated, “We have signed our first export agreement for Bayraktar KIZILELMA with Indonesia. Under the agreement, deliveries of a fleet of 12 Bayraktar KIZILELMA drones are targeted to begin in 2028. The agreement also includes an option for an additional 4 fleets.”
The agreement covers not only the supply of the system but also the establishment of a local production and maintenance center in Indonesia for upkeep and maintenance.
literally just happened. Our broker back at it again with another Turkish product, first export customer of the Kızılelma
So now the list of future turkish drone is :
- 60 Bayraktar TB3
- 9 Bayraktar Akıncı
- 12 Bayraktar Kızılelma
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Just curious of all Indonesian UCAV, which is better for JP Top tier UCAV?
CH-4B has good missile but i don’t think Chinese player would like that
All Turkish drone missile option kinda meh, L-Umtas basically a flying snail (Unless gaijin add the FnF version), Cirit basically APKWS and leaving MAM which not in game yet and it’s technically a mini guided bomb
I think the most interesting would be either the akinci or the kizilelma
both would have decent payload options, but a stealth drone with AESA radar capable of firing BVR missiles and can work in a manned-unmanned wingman system would be very interesting to see
Rafale B T-0304 en-route to Indonesia was spotted in Sri Lanka today (09-05-26)
The acceptance ceremony will apparently be held in 12-14th of May
no updates on the Rafale C currently
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