In 2024, Indonesia cancelled its €733 million ($790 million) plan to buy 12 Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets from Qatar amid budget constraints.

In 2024, Indonesia announced that it has cancelled a contentious plan to purchase 12 Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets previously operated by Qatar for a cost €733 million ($790 million). The deal, which had been held back due to budgetary constraints, would have seen Indonesia ordering a retrofit for its existing Sukhoi and F-16 aircraft instead. The purchase had been met with criticism when it was initially announced due to the dated nature of the jets.

February 11, 2024
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