Indonesian Air Force

Key facts

Official Name Indonesian Air Force
Local Name Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Udara
Country๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Indonesia
World rank#26
Active aircrafts446 as of 2025
Aircrafts on order151
Roundel

Roundel of Indonesia air force

Overview

The Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) is structured for the territorial defense of the nation's extensive archipelago. Its organization is centered around three geographically oriented Air Operations Commands (KOOPSAU I, II, and III) that cover the western, central, and eastern regions of the country, respectively. These operational commands are overseen by a headquarters staff in Jakarta. In addition to its aviation components, the TNI-AU includes a substantial ground-based quick reaction force, Kopasgat, which is responsible for airfield defense and special operations tasks.

The operational capabilities of the TNI-AU are shaped by a diverse inventory of aircraft sourced from multiple countries. The fighter fleet includes American F-16s and Russian Su-27s and Su-30s. This eclectic mix of hardware, while offering a degree of operational flexibility, creates considerable logistical and maintenance challenges. The air force's doctrine, "Swa Bhuwana Paksa" (Wings of the Motherland), prioritizes the assertion of sovereignty over national airspace. Key tenets of this doctrine include achieving air superiority to support joint army and navy operations and generating a credible deterrent against external threats. A significant focus is placed on surveillance and patrol missions to monitor the country's vast air and sea lanes. The TNI-AU actively participates in bilateral and multinational exercises, such as Super Garuda Shield, to enhance interoperability and tactical proficiency.

The TNI-AU is engaged in a program to replace aging assets and enhance its capabilities. A cornerstone of this program is the acquisition of 42 Rafale multi-role fighters from France. The transport fleet is being updated with the purchase of Airbus A400M Atlas and C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. Furthermore, an agreement is in place to procure Boeing F-15EX Eagle II fighters, and the air force has expressed its intent to acquire KF-X fighter jets jointly developed with South Korea. Modernization also extends to ground-based systems, with the acquisition of new long-range air surveillance radars and medium-range air defense missile systems.

Origin countries of aircrafts

Country Active Aircraft
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States 165
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany 87
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France 82
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain 57
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Ex-USSR 33
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom 30
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Indonesia 21
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea 15
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Brazil 13
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy 1
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ Europe 0

Evolution of Indonesian Air Force fleet

Aircrafts by type in 2025

Aircraft type Active
Helicopter Helicopter 220
Transport Transport 89
Training Training 88
Combat Combat 48
Other Other 1

Full inventory in 2025

Indonesian Air Force

Aircraft Type Model Origin Country Model Year Active ๐šซ YoY Ordered
CombatCombat F-16A/C ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 1979 25
0
0
CombatCombat Su-27/30 ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ 1984 16
+16
0
CombatCombat F-16B/D ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 1979 7
0
0
CombatCombat KF-21 ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท 2026 0
0
50
CombatCombat Rafale ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท 2001 0
0
42
CombatCombat F-15IDN ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 1986 0
0
24
HelicopterHelicopter H225M ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท 2005 14
+4
2
HelicopterHelicopter H215M/AS332 ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท 1978 12
+2
0
HelicopterHelicopter H120 ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท 1998 10
0
0
HelicopterHelicopter SA330 ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท 1978 9
0
0
HelicopterHelicopter H145 ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท 2002 4
+4
0
HelicopterHelicopter AW139 ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น 2003 1
0
0
HelicopterHelicopter BO105 ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช 1970 1
0
0
TransportTransport C-130B/H/L-100 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 1956 20
-1
0
TransportTransport C295/CN235 ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ 2001 15
0
0
TransportTransport C/NC212i ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ 1974 13
0
0
TransportTransport 737 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 1968 5
+1
0
TransportTransport C-130J ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 1956 5
+2
0
TransportTransport NC212i ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ 1974 4
-1
0
TransportTransport A400M ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ 2013 0
0
6
TrainingTraining G120TP ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช 1999 30
0
0
TrainingTraining Hawk 209 ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 1976 21
-1
0
TrainingTraining KT-1B ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท 2000 15
0
0
TrainingTraining EMB-314 ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 1983 13
-2
0
TrainingTraining Hawk 109 ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 1976 7
0
0
OtherOther KC-130B ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 1962 1
0
0

Indonesian Army

Aircraft Type Model Origin Country Model Year Active ๐šซ YoY Ordered
HelicopterHelicopter Bell 412 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 1959 58
-1
0
HelicopterHelicopter Hughes 269 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 1961 20
0
0
HelicopterHelicopter BO105 ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช 1970 12
0
0
HelicopterHelicopter Bell 205 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 1959 10
0
0
HelicopterHelicopter Mi-17 ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ 1977 9
0
0
HelicopterHelicopter AH-64E ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 1984 8
0
0
HelicopterHelicopter Mi-35 ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ 1972 7
0
0
HelicopterHelicopter SA316 ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท 1961 7
0
0
HelicopterHelicopter AS355 ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท 1990 6
0
0
HelicopterHelicopter H125M/AS550 ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท 1990 6
0
0
HelicopterHelicopter H120 ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท 1998 2
0
0
HelicopterHelicopter S-70i ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 1979 0
0
24
TransportTransport C/NC212 ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ 1974 6
0
0
TransportTransport BN-2 ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 1965 1
0
0
TransportTransport Premier I ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 2001 1
0
0
TransportTransport CN235 ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ 1988 0
0
3

Indonesian Navy

Various public data, including Wikipedia, Flightglobal.com, SIPRI Arms Transfer and official government websites.