Indonesia buys 12 surveillance and reconnaissance drones from Turkish Aerospace

By EDNA TARIGAN
Associated Press

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia has bought 12 surveillance and reconnaissance drones worth $300 million from Turkish Aerospace to be used by its military to strengthen the nation’s defenses, the Defense Ministry said Wednesday. The purchase aims to increase the variety, quantity and quality of Indonesia’s military defense equipment. The 12 units drones are expected to be delivered before November 2025. Indonesia will also get training, logistic support and related equipment as well as a warranty period of two years or 600 flying hours. The ANKA drones will be used by Indonesia’s air force, army and navy.