Southeast Asian (ASEAN) Machinery Of War Discussion Thread

Machinery of War Discussion
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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-31/indonesia-no-closer-to-purchase-of-chinese-jets-minister-says?taid=69046163ffdc3a000133224b

Survey of the airbase hosting said jets is already taking place, so its not exactly “No closer” is it

do keep in mind this part

Indonesian officials said this year one option is to review reviving plans to acquire the costly F-15EX fighter jets from Boeing Co.

The minister made the remarks as he was leaving a bilateral meeting with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

hmm why is he saying its not close? Maybe its because he had that interview while he was leaving a meeting alongside US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Probably dont wanna anger the US

https://x.com/SecWar/status/1984141223897264406

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Productive meeting today with Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin where we discussed deepening our defense ties. Indonesia is a valued partner and an anchor of regional stability. I look forward to welcoming him to the Pentagon soon.

F-15IDN deal (hopefully) done by 2027

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If so then what’s the purpose of adding the Indonesian sub tree branch from the main Japanese line if it eventually goes to the Japanese main line anyway, rendering the sub-tree branch useless

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Probably wanted to separate Western tech or eastern tech. Who knows, maybe they’re saving that spot for the other sub-tree helicopters for TH or MY.

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for some reason didnt see the “new” notification on the categories for this

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Still waiting for the AH-6i to be delivered to the Thai military — the last photo surfaced a year ago.

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Mr-bean-waiting

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