Rafale Jets to Perform at Indonesia's Independence Day Celebration
The Indonesian Air Force says several types of defense equipment were deployed for the country's 81st Independence Day.
Indonesia is set to showcase its military prowess during its 81st Independence Day celebration on August 17, 2026. The upcoming event will feature a flag-raising and lowering ceremony at the iconic Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, as reported by TEMPO.CO.
In preparation for the grand event, a dress rehearsal took place in the palace courtyard involving various branches of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and the National Police (Polri). The prospective Flag Raising Troops (Paskibraka) and ceremonial troops practiced their formations and maneuvers for the ceremony. The dress rehearsal also included an aerial demonstration with a variety of military equipment, including helicopters and fighter jets, flying overhead.
Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi announced that 81 defense equipment items will be deployed for the festivities, highlighting the significance of the 81st Independence Day. He specifically mentioned the aerial demonstration, which involved approximately 81 aircraft and helicopters.
According to the Indonesian Air Force Information Service, the celebrations will see the deployment of several types of defense equipment, including Airbus A400M transport aircraft, fighter jets such as Rafale, F-16, and Sukhoi 27/30, as well as Indonesian Air Force helicopters including the NAS-332 Super Puma, EC-725 Caracal, and EC-120B Colibri.
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