JAKARTA The largest transport fleet belonging to the Indonesian Air Force, Airbus A400M aircraft, officially landed at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base, Jakarta, on Monday morning, November 3, 2025. The arrival of this aircraft was welcomed by the tradition of water sprinkling or water salute typical of the Indonesian Air Force.
The plane was seen crossing the bursts of water fired from the fire engines on the right and left sides, marking the entry of the new defense equipment. The welcoming process which took place solemnly was attended and greeted with applause by Indonesian Air Force officers and invited guests.
Symbolic Submission And Placement Of Squadron
Based on today's agenda, the aircraft is planned to be symbolically handed over from President Prabowo to the TNI Commander, and then handed over to the leadership of the Indonesian Air Force.
This strategic transport aircraft will later be stationed at the Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base 31 Squadron, Jakarta, strengthening Indonesia's air mobilization and logistics capabilities.
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Maximum Multi-Pervision Procurement Contract And Capacity
The procurement of the Airbus A400M is a follow-up to the contract signed by the Ministry of Defense at the Dubai Airshow 2021. The contract includes ordering two A400M aircraft in a multirole tanker and transport configuration, which is effective in 2022. This agreement also includes complete maintenance and training support packages.
In addition to the two units ordered, the Indonesian Ministry of Defense has also signed a letter of intent to acquire four additional Airbus A400M aircraft in the future.
The Airbus A400M aircraft is known as a large multipurpose airlifter, capable of being relied on for tactical transport of sending personnel and goods to various terrains, including landings in challenging areas.
Strategic Transport: Able to transport heavy and wide-dimensional logistics tools.
The Key Transport Capacity of the A400M Detail Maximum Mampu Ability holds loads of up to 37 tons. Heavy Logistics Transporting fuel trucks with a capacity of 80 tons and excavators. Personnel Transport 116 personnel with complete combat ready-made equipment. Charging Commbination Transport Patriot Launcher, HEMTT Truck, nine military pallets, along with 54 personnel at once.
The presence of the A400M is expected to increase the support capacity of the Indonesian Air Force, both in military operations and humanitarian missions. BETWEEN.
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