“Indonesia has reportedly made clear that it will only proceed with the acquisition if the KAAN is entirely free of components governed by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). If that requirement is enforced strictly, it would effectively rule out deliveries before the mid-2030s at the earliest.”
“Turkey is currently developing the KAAN through Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), with the aircraft now in flight testing and serial production officially targeted for 2028. However, Indonesia’s proposed purchase of 48 aircraft remains under negotiation, and the export-control condition adds significant uncertainty to both timing and feasibility.”
“At first glance, Indonesia’s position may appear contradictory. The country already operates US-supplied F-16s and is negotiating the purchase of F-15EX fighters after its earlier request to acquire F-35s was rejected. However, Indonesia’s broader defence posture helps explain the stance.”
“Indonesia remains formally non-aligned and has pursued an unusually diverse fighter procurement strategy to avoid dependence on any single supplier. It is currently purchasing, or negotiating to purchase, French Rafales, South Korean KF-21s, Pakistani JF-17s, Chinese J-10Cs, American F-15s, and Turkish KAANs. It also wanted to purchase Russian fighter jets, but it was blocked by the US’s CAATSA [Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act].”
https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/indonesia-kaan-fighter-jet-deal-us-free-components/
See also: Talks Underway for When Indonesia Will Fly Its First Turkish KAAN Jet
“The KAAN is set to replace the aging F-16 fleet of the Turkish Air Force. Indonesia officially becomes the first export customer of KAAN. The aircraft is still under development, although it already had its maiden flight in 2024. The two other prototypes will fly later this year.”
“The defense industry partnership is not limited to KAAN. When Erdogan came to Bogor last year, Turkish defense company Baykar signed a partnership to set up a manufacturing plant of drones in Indonesia via a joint venture scheme with the local holding Republikorp.”
https://jakartaglobe.id/news/talks-underway-for-when-indonesia-will-fly-its-first-turkish-kaan-jet