Indonesia to station Su-27, Su-30s on South China Sea islands
The Indonesian Air Force (Tentera Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Udara,
TNI-AU) is planning to upgrade its airbase at Ranai on Riau Island so it
can be used by Sukhoi Su-27 and Su-30 fighter aircraft, the base's
commander said on 27 March.
Lieutenant Colonel Andri Gandy also revealed that upgrade work had
recently been completed at the airbase, including the installation of
runway lights, taxiway lights and integrated radar. The TNI-AU also
plans to extend the length of the runway, which is currently 2.5 km
long.
The new facilities will include hangars on the western part of the
airbase and are being installed with the long-term goal of permanently
deploying a squadron of Sukhoi fighter aircraft on the Natuna Islands.
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