KAI, Indonesia's PTDI to expand KF-21 production partnership

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has announced plans to bolster collaboration with Indonesia's state-owned aircraft manufacturer, PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI). The two entities signed three memorandums of understanding during the 12th Korea-Indonesia Defense Industry Cooperation Committee meeting in Jakarta. These agreements focus on the KF-21 fighter jet, flight simulators, and commercial aircraft production.

Under the KF-21 agreement, KAI and PTDI will investigate potential manufacturing partnerships in Indonesia. This will include the production of three types of structural components, with PTDI participating in the process. Indonesia has a history of close defense industry ties with KAI, having previously purchased KAI's KT-1 basic trainers and T-50 advanced trainers.

Additionally, Indonesia has been an international partner in the joint development of the KF-21 fighter jet. KAI has already exported 20 KT-1B trainer aircraft to Indonesia and has signed a contract to extend their service life.