I think we really need to look for a replacement for those three 737-2X9 Surveillers. At this moment they are already more than 40 years old, if Indonesia decides to order the P-8, those Surveillers will be more than 50 years old at the moment the P-8s are delivered.The best solution for all and Prabowo/Trump ego for eye catching deal is to get some Boeing E-7s.
Yes but I remain skeptical that anything will come out of it.Seems Prabowo going to choose Havelsan to work with DI on AEW&C. The platform can go from 737, Bussiness Jets or Turboprop like CN235.
Yes that's where Havelsan come in, providing tech experience on integration of AEW&C tech from various sources of suppliers. At least that's my understanding from what been gather so far from all information circling around.Havelsan is a system integrator and have experience with Turkiye E-7 program. But DI is not very experienced or capable at this level.
I don't think they want to reinventing from scratch, there are simply too expensive and you are right on that. However TNI-AU want to find system in market, integrate all available on the shelf tech and products and able to be use with various Fighters types, radars, and missiles system that TNI have or planning to procure. They already source Greece Scytalys to help them create base network. Now they seems want all systems to be able to work on that parameters.There is also the question of the radar itself. If it is something new, say from Aselsan, the risk and cost will be even higher... For just a few (2, 3?) platforms. Not to mention how long this will potentially take.
Antaranews doesn't give any details....I have more confidence on potential deal for P-8 then E-7. Simply due to Boeing bring P-8 on their booth rather then E-7. Alltough TNI-AL so far hinted more on PAL P-6.
Busines Indonesia seems quote differently then Kontan on Airlangga Hartarto (Economics Coordinator Minister) on potential military equipment being included in Negotiation Nego Tarif Trump, Indonesia Siap Borong Alutsista hingga Pesawat AS. However so far they are the only one that quote on potential defense items deals, others including Kontan not mentioned that.
Still I suspect for Boeing Commercial that are being given more on deals, but not closed posibilities of Boeing military come out later on in negotiation.