Rafale Jets or Eurofighter Typhoons – Why India Opted For Rafales While Indonesia Is Keen For Typhoons?
Post by Let-know Courtesy : "Eurasian Times" French Rafale jets, Eurofighter Typhoons and Russian SU-35s could be competing for Indonesian defence contracts. Indonesian defence minister made quite some headlines recently when he indicated that Jakarta wants to buy the entire fleet of Eurofighter Typhoons from Austria. (Picture is only for representation) JakartaPost citing Austrian newspaper Die Presse reported that Indonesian defence minister Prabowo Subianto had sent a letter to his Austrian counterpart Klaudia Tanner offering to purchase the country’s entire fleet of 15 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets. According to reports, the letter was dated July 10 and arrived at the Austrian Defense Ministry late last week, Die Presse reported. The Austrian Defense Ministry, however, declined to comment on the Indonesian offer, the newspaper said. “As I was always impressed by European technologies and know-how, I would kindly ask your support for the following proposal, which ho