According to a report by France's BFMTV on May 28, during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Indonesia, the accompanying French Minister of Defense Le Corney and Indonesian Defense Minister Shamsodin signed a letter of intent to purchase French military equipment. The letter of intent covers Dassault Airlines' “Rafale” fighter, light frigates and “mackerel” class submarines developed by the French Navy Group, and the European Defense Industries Holding Company's “Caesar” artillery. Currently, the number of “Rafale” fighter jets to be purchased has not been determined. However, the French “Tribune” quoted relevant sources as saying that Indonesia may purchase 8 to 16 additional “Rafale” fighter jets. It should be noted that the letter of intent is not a formal purchase agreement, and details of subsequent contracts are still being discussed.

According to a report by France's BFMTV on May 28, during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Indonesia, the accompanying French Minister of Defense Le Corney and Indonesian Defense Minister Shamsodin signed a letter of intent to purchase French military equipment. The letter of intent covers Dassault Airlines' “Rafale” fighter, light frigates and “mackerel” class submarines developed by the French Navy Group, and the European Defense Industries Holding Company's “Caesar” artillery. Currently, the number of “Rafale” fighter jets to be purchased has not been determined. However, the French “Tribune” quoted relevant sources as saying that Indonesia may purchase 8 to 16 additional “Rafale” fighter jets. It should be noted that the letter of intent is not a formal purchase agreement, and details of subsequent contracts are still being discussed.