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Indonesia selects Leonardo M‑346 F Block 20; signs LOI with PT ESystem at Singapore Airshow

Indonesia's MoD selected Leonardo's M‑346 F Block 20 as its new jet trainer/light‑fighter and signed an LOI with PT ESystem Solutions and Leonardo for supply and support. Announced at the Singapore Airshow on Feb. 4, the deal modernizes training and adds light‑attack capability to replace Hawks.

Discovered 2026-02-03T22:54:19.036861-08:00 | 2026-02-03T22:54:19.036861-08:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Letter of Intent signed on Feb. 4 at the Singapore Airshow commits Indonesia to the M‑346 F Block 20 for jet training and light‑attack roles, with PT ESystem Solutions named as local partner for supply and in‑service support.

  • The acquisition modernizes the training pipeline and replaces ageing Hawks, expanding Indonesia's light combat capability; it follows other recent M‑346 deals in Europe (recent M‑346 orders in Europe).

  • The LOI’s support and industrial cooperation elements signal early planning for sustainment and local industry participation, linking to Leonardo’s broader logistics and support activity in international contracts (Leonardo's support footprint).

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2026-02-03T22:54:19.036861-08:00
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2026-02-09T07:34:47.610300-08:00
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