Indonesia signed for two Airbus A400M Atlas multirole tanker and transport platforms on November 18, making the country the type's 10th operator and the third export customer. While the value of the deal and timeline were not disclosed, European defence giant Airbus revealed the contract will become effective in 2022 and includes a comprehensive maintenance and training support package. Airbus said the A400M will provide the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) with "the perfect platform to deliver large and heavy loads into remote areas and multiplying its airpower projection thanks to reliable aerial refuelling capabilities". Indonesia's Minister of Defence, Prabowo Subianto, noted the type will become "the cornerstone for human assistance and disaster response missions". Indonesia also signed a letter of intent for the acquisition of four additional airframes, with Subianto stating the nation is exploring with Airbus future A400M developments, including firefighting capabilities, as the object of additional orders.
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