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Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Indonesia's Warplanes Purchase May Be Delayed

The deal on the purchase from Russia of six Sukhoi jet-fighters worth over US$ 300 million is racing against delivery schedules as three of the warplanes are expected to arrive in Indonesia next month while the loan agreement for their purchase have yet to be approved by the House of Representatives (DPR).

"We hope we can put the new Sukhois into service before October 5, Indonesian Defense Forces Day, so we can fly them on that day," Air Force Chief of Staff Marshal Sobandrio said last month.

However, the loan agreement, which was signed by representatives of the finance ministry and Natixis Bank of France in Jakarta last September 5, has yet to be approved by the DPR.

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