Russia Offers Flanker Service Center As Carrot For Indonesia

Credit: Su-35: Sukhoi
KUALA LUMPUR—Indonesia may be close to finally signing a long-delayed deal to buy Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker multi-role fighters, as Russia offers the inducement of a local service center. Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu says the service center will reduce the cost of fighter maintenance....
Marhalim Abas

Marhalim Abas, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, covers Southeast Asian defense. He has worked as a journalist specializing in Southeast Asia defense and security since 1994, initially with the New Straits Times newspaper.

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