Boeing and The Republic of Indonesia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to finalize the purchase of 24 F-15EX aircraft with approval pending from the U.S. government.
Boeing and The Republic of Indonesia have solidified their intention to finalize the purchase of 24 F-15EX aircraft, pending approval from the U.S. government. This commitment was announced during a visit to the United States by Indonesia’s Minister of Defense, Prabowo Subianto. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Air Vice Marshal Yusuf Jauhari, Head of Defense Facilities Agency at the Indonesia Ministry of Defense, and Mark Sears, Boeing Fighters Vice President and Program Manager, at Boeing’s St. Louis facility. The signing followed a tour of the F-15EX production line.
Prabowo Subianto, Minister of Defense, Indonesia said, “We are pleased to announce our commitment to procure the critical F-15EX fighter capability for Indonesia. This state-of-the-art fighter will protect and secure our nation with its advanced capabilities.”
The F-15 platform is currently operational in seven countries across the globe. The F-15EX represents the latest evolution of the F-15 platform, boasting digital fly-by-wire flight controls, a modern electronic warfare system, an all-glass digital cockpit, and cutting-edge mission systems and software capabilities. These features will be integrated into the new F-15IDN for Indonesia.
Mark Sears Boeing Fighters Vice President and Program Manager at St. Louis facility Boeing said, “We have invested years of expertise into developing the F-15EX capabilities. There is no other fighter like the F-15 in the world, and this platform will put Indonesia at the top of air dominance capabilities. Boeing is ready to support this effort and remains a committed partner to the U.S. government in advancing international security objectives with allies and partners around the world.”
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The relationship between Boeing and Indonesia spans nearly 75 years and encompasses various aspects of aerospace and defense development, including training, supply chain development, and collaborations. Boeing’s presence in Indonesia extends to commercial aviation, defense, space, supply chain, academia partnerships, and talent development efforts within the local industry.
