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Indonesia could receive first J-10 in 2027

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Indonesian media expect possible first shipments of Chinese J-10 fighter aircraft around April 2027. Information on the size of a first tranche is missing; AeroTime relies on leaked media reports, not a confirmed handover.

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Indonesia expects first Chinese J-10 fighter jets around April 2027, reports ↗

Source date: 08.10.2026 · German published: 15.10.2026. The summary shall reflect the declared status; subsequent developments may deviate therefrom.

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