Indonesia to buy $1.14 billion worth of Russian Suhkoi SU-35 fighter jets
August 22, 2017 | 1:55 PM
by Reuters
Jakarta: Indonesia will buy 11 Sukhoi fighter jets worth $1.14 billion from Russia in exchange for cash and Indonesian commodities, two cabinet ministers said on Tuesday.
The Southeast Asian country has pledged to ship up to $570 million worth of commodities in addition to cash to pay for the Suhkoi SU-35 fighter jets, which are expected to be delivered in stages starting in two years.
Indonesian Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukita said in a joint statement with Defence Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu that details of the type and volume of commodities were "still being negotiated". Previously he had said the exports could include palm oil, tea, and coffee.
The deal is expected to be finalised soon between Indonesian state trading company PT Perusahaan Perdangangan Indonesia and Russian state conglomerate Rostec.
Russia is currently facing a new round of U.S.-imposed trade sanctions.
Meanwhile, Southeast Asia's largest economy is trying to promote its palm oil products amid threats of a cut in consumption by European Union countries. Indonesia is also trying to modernise its ageing air force after a string of military aviation accidents.
Indonesia, which had a $411 million trade surplus with Russia in 2016, wants to expand bilateral cooperation in tourism, education, energy, technology and aviation among others.
http://timesofoman.com/article/1155...orth-of-Suhkoi-SU-35-fighter-jets-from-Russia
Masih Dirakit, Dua Tahun Lagi 11 Sukhoi SU-35 Mengudara di Indonesia
SELASA, 22 AUG 2017 17:00 | EDITOR : DIMAS RYANDI
Sukhoi SU-35 saat bermanuver di udara.
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JawaPos.com - Indonesia akan memiliki pesawat tempur Sukhoi SU-35 sebanyak 11 unit. Hal ini setelah pemerintah Indonesia dan Rusia sepakat melakukan imbal beli.
Menteri Pertahanan (Menhan) Ryamizard Ryacudu mengatakan, Indonesia akan kedatangan pesawat tempur dengan mesin ganda tersebut pada 2019 nanti. Karena, saat ini butuh waktu untuk merakit pesawat itu.
“Dua tahun ini (pesawat Sukhoi SU-35 datang) karena ini barang baru bukan bekas," ujar Ryamizard dalam konfrensi pers di Kantor Kemenhan, Jakarta, Selasa (22/8).
Indonesia sesungguhnya juga ingin membeli 13 unit pesawat buatan Rusia itu. Namun itu tidak bisa dilakukan lantaran Indonesia memiliki kebutuhan lain. “Sebenarnya Indonesia bisa membeli 13 unit juga," katanya.
Sebelumnya, Menhan Ryamizard Ryacudu mengatakan, pembelian 11 unit pesawat Sukhoi SU-35 tersebut untuk meningkatkan pertahanan dan keamanan di dalam negeri. Selain itu juga untuk menggantikan pesawat F-5 Tiger.
Ryamizard mengatakan, satu pesawat Sukhoi tersebut seharga 90 miliar dolar AS. Sehingga total harga 11 unit pesawat itu 990 miliar dolar AS.
Namun demikian Indonesia tidak akan membayar semua pesawat tersebut dengan uang, melainkan setengahnya dengan hasil bumi yang dimiliki Indonesia.
Sementara Menteri Perdangangan (Mendag) Enggartiasto Lukita mengatakan, sampai saat ini pihaknya belum merinci apa saja hasil bumi yang akan dibayar guna membeli Sukhoi tersebut. Pasalnya masih melakukan pembahasan.
(cr2/JPC)
http://www.jawapos.com/read/2017/08...n-lagi-11-sukhoi-su-35-mengudara-di-indonesia