Pakistan in advanced talks with Indonesia for JF-17 fighter jets and drones amid defence push Security officials say talks include more than 40 JF-17 jets and Shahpar drones, though no deal has been finalised yetA JF-17 Thunder fighter participates in a flying display during the 51st Paris Air Show at Le Bourget airport near Paris, June 16, 2015. ADVERTISEMENTOne source said the talks revolved around the sale of JF-17 jets, a multi-role combat aircraft jointly developed by Pakistan and China, and drones designed for surveillance and striking targets. The other two sources said the talks were in an advanced stage and involved more than 40 JF-17 jets. Both Indonesia's Defence Ministry and Pakistan's military confirmed the meeting between Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Pakistan's Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu. Jakarta has also considered buying China's J-10 fighter jets and is in talks to purchase U.S.-made F-15EX jets.

Source: The Telegraph January 12, 2026 17:41 UTC