Su-35

Both sides continue to work out ways to advance military ties amid existing challenges.

The Indonesian defense minister recently announced that a much anticipated defense deal will finally be concluded this November.

Indonesia and Russia still haven't signed a contract for the purchase of 11 Russian-made Su-35 fighter jets.

Indonesia’s defense minister recently confirmed the purchase of 11 Russian-made fighter jets.

The final contract is to be inked this year, according to a senior Russian defense industry official.

Russia continues to push Indonesia to ink an agreement for up to 10 Su-35 combat aircraft.

Ten aircraft will be delivered this year, followed by another ten in 2018.

The four combat aircraft were reportedly delivered on Christmas Day.

The four fighter jets will be transferred to China by December 25, according to a Russian defense industry official.

So far, Jakarta and Moscow have been unable to come to an agreement over the purchase of up to ten Su-35s.

Moscow and Jakarta are “very actively” holding talks over the purchase of up to 10 Russian-made Su-35 fighter jets.

Indonesia will sign the deal at the Russia-ASEAN Summit later this month.