GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
🇮🇩 Indonesia·National fleet

Indonesian Fighter Jets & Military Aircraft in Service (2026)

Indonesia has 68 fighter and attack jets in service across 7 types as of 2026, within a fleet of 501 military aircraft and 48 types: bombers, helicopters, transports, trainers and unmanned systems, all listed below.

Fleet profile2026 snapshot
Combat share of the fleet14% (68 of 501)
Median fighter design entry1998
Cold War designs2 of 6 fighter types
Oldest designF-16 Fighting Falcon 1978
Newest designKF-21 Boramae 2026
  • Air Force 302
  • Army 143
  • Navy 56
501 active airframes across 48 types and 3 branches

Other National Fleets

National fleets — aircraft in service by country

Frequently Asked Questions

How many fighter jets does Indonesia have in 2026?

Indonesia has 68 fighter and attack jets in service across 7 types as of 2026, the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon being the most numerous with 33 airframes. The figure counts combat aircraft only; bombers, helicopters, transports, trainers and drones are listed further down this page, and the full inventory with yearly history is on the Indonesia air force page.

How many aircraft does the Indonesian military operate in 2026?

Indonesia operates 501 aircraft across 48 distinct types as of 2026, split between 3 service branches.

Which Indonesian service branch has the most aircraft?

The Indonesian Air Force operates the largest fleet with 302 active airframes across 34 types.

What is the most numerous Indonesian military aircraft?

The Bell 412 is the single most numerous airframe in Indonesia's inventory, with 61 active units.

Does this page include retired or stored aircraft?

No. Counts reflect airframes on active inventory in the most recent fleet snapshot, across every service that flies them: air force, army aviation and naval aviation alike. Retired, stored and test-only aircraft are excluded; a type on order but not yet delivered is shown as such.

Fleet snapshot 2026, events applied through 6 Oct 2026, compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), official air force and government publications and dated press reports; the Indonesia air force page carries the update journal and the yearly history.