Since India purchased 36 Rafale fighters, it seems to have opened a demonstration effect, more and more countries are buying this legal advanced fighter, and the Indian Air Force does not hesitate to praise the "Rafale", claiming that its performance is far superior to the active Russian Su-30MKI fighter, enough to suppress the F-16 and Su-35. Although the IAF's claims have damaged the reputation of the Russian fighter, the Rafale has intentionally or unintentionally identified the Rafale as the most advanced non-stealth fighter in active service.
After the UAE bought 80 Rafales for 14 billion euros, setting a record for the largest sales of Rafales, Rafales received another big order. Recently, French Defense Minister Florence Pali announced that Indonesia has reached an agreement with France that Indonesia will buy 42 Rafale fighter jets. Florence Pali did not disclose the price of the deal, but according to past practice, legal fighters have always been known for their high prices, and the unit price of the "Rafale" purchased by Indonesia is likely to be more than $100 million, or even $200 million.
Florence Pali excitedly said indonesia's purchase of 42 Rafales will help Indonesia play a bigger role in ASEAN and the Indo-Pacific, and France is proud to help the Indonesian Air Force become more modern. In addition to selling Rafale fighter jets, Florence Pali also said indonesia is likely to buy advanced conventional submarines made in France.
It is reported that Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto has confirmed that the country has signed the purchase contract for the first batch of 6 Rafales, and will sign the remaining 36 Rafales later. A few years ago, it was reported that the Indonesian Air Force intended to buy Russian-made Su-35 fighter jets, but because of the threat of sanctions from the US government, not long ago, Indonesia announced that it would no longer negotiate with Russia to purchase Su-35 fighters, but intended to choose between "Rafale" and "Super Hornet", but did not expect that the Indonesian Air Force made a choice so quickly, in addition to the excellent performance of "Rafale", it is likely to be related to Indonesia's dissatisfaction with the US government.
In recent years, the "Rafale" export sales continue to spread good news, for the "Rafale" has always been known for its expensive legal fighter, the "Rafale" has achieved this series of export results also proves its own excellent performance. Many countries want to buy the U.S.-made F-35, but due to many factors, can not get the permission of the U.S. Congress, can only retreat to the second, "Rafale" although in the performance is considered to be inferior to the latest model of the F-15EX, but Dassault Somalia undoubtedly has a strong sales skills, in addition to the willingness to transfer related technology, has also been exposed a series of kickback problems, of course, these kickback issues have not been confirmed now, such as the Indian government, but also publicly stated that it will not continue to investigate.