Aircraft
Support for the M-346F in Indonesia Gathers Momentum
The Indonesian MoD is now discussing a wide-ranging support solution
Leonardo and Indonesia signing Singapore Airshow 2026
Habib Boukharouba, CEO PT ESystem Solutions Indonesia, and Carlo Gualdaroni, Co-General Manager Business of Leonardo and Chief Commercial & Business Development Officer of Leonardo.

Leonardo signed a letter of intent (LOI) with PT ESystem Solutions Indonesia and the Indonesian Ministry of Defence (MoD), paving the way for cooperation in supporting Leonardo’s M-346F Block 20 light combat aircraft/advanced trainer in Indonesian service. The aircraft was selected by the MoD to fulfill operational and training needs as part of a force-wide modernization effort. The M-346F would replace the aging BAE Systems Hawk, among other types.

Included in the LOI are a range of support, maintenance, overhaul, and training capabilities, as well as human capital development. Following the signing, the three parties are now embarking on discussions with the intention of signing a procurement contract.

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