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

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and Indonesia's state-run aircraft manufacturer, PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI), have agreed to expand their cooperation in the aviation sector, including the production of the KF-21 fighter jet. The two companies signed three memorandums of understanding (MOUs) covering the KF-21, flight simulators, and commercial aircraft during the 12th Korea-Indonesia Defense Industry Cooperation Committee meeting in Jakarta.

The KF-21 agreement will explore manufacturing aircraft components in Indonesia, with PTDI participating in the production process. This expansion comes after Indonesia's existing defense industry ties with KAI, which include the purchase of the company's KT-1 basic trainer aircraft and T-50 advanced trainer jets. Indonesia has also participated as an international partner in the joint development of the KF-21 fighter jet.

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