Defense Ministry Eyes Buy Of Light Aircraft, Bombs

November 05 2010

Indonesia

The Indonesian government expects to sign a number of agreements next week to purchase light attack aircraft and bombs, reports the Jakarta Post.

Memoranda of understanding are set for signatures on Nov. 10, the opening day of the Indo Defense exhibition that goes through next Saturday, according to Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro.

Indonesia is buying two squadrons of Super Tucano light attack aircraft from Brazil to replace the air force's aging OV-10 Bronco aircraft. ...

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