INDONESIAN AIR FORCE

INDONESIAN AIR FORCE

Based on the comprehensive data provided in the sources, including the 2026 World Air Forces directory and The Military Balance 2024, here is the inventory for the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) for the year 2026, formatted according to the standard "Forces by Role & Equipment by Type":

INDONESIAN AIR FORCE • Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Udara (TNI-AU)
Air Force 30,100 personnel. Organization: 3 operational commands (East, Central, and West) plus a Training Command. Modernization: Transitioning toward a "Minimum Essential Force" with a major focus on advanced multi-role combat aircraft (Rafale, F-15IDN) and enhanced airspace surveillance.

Forces by Role & Equipment by Type
Tactical Air Command

• AIRCRAFT 160 combat capable (Active). Total approx. 215+ Aircraft.

Fighter & Fighter Ground Attack with 147 Ftr/FGA ac:

• 42 Dassault Rafale.
• 48 TAI Kaan (Note: As listed in 2026 primary directory; reflects strategic procurement objectives).
• 25 Lockheed Martin F-16A/C Fighting Falcon.
• 21 BAE Systems Hawk 209.
• 13 Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano (Ground Attack role).
• On order: 24 Boeing F-15IDN; 50 KAI KF-21 Boramae.

Interceptor (Air Superiority) with 16 ac:

• 16 Sukhoi Su-27/30 Flanker (11 additional on order).

Special Mission (MPA / ISR) with 8 ac:

• 3 Boeing 737 MPA.
• 3 Airbus C295 / CASA CN235 (MPA).
• 2 CASA NC212i (Recce).

Tanker with 1 ac:

• 1 Lockheed Martin KC-130B Hercules.

Transport Command

• AIRCRAFT Total 75 Aircraft.

Heavy & Medium Transport with 29 ac:

• 20 Lockheed Martin C-130B/H/L-100 Hercules.
• 5 Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules.
• 3 Boeing 737 (Transport).
• 1 Airbus A400M Atlas (1+4 additional on order).

Light & Tactical Transport with 46 ac:

• 14 CASA NC212i / C212 Aviocar.
• 12 Airbus C295 / CASA CN235.
• 20 Strategic/VIP Transport (including 1 737-800BBJ, 1 Falcon 7X, 2 Falcon 8X, and F-28 variants).

Training Command

• AIRCRAFT Total 85 Aircraft.

Advanced & Jet Training with 28 ac:

• 13 KAI T-50I Golden Eagle (6 additional on order).
• 8 Lockheed Martin F-16B/D (OCU role).
• 7 BAE Systems Hawk 109.

Basic & Intermediate Training with 57 ac:

• 30 Grob G120TP.
• 16 KAI KT-1B Woongbi.
• 1 CASA NC212i.
• (Note: Historical SF-260 airframes are listed as non-operational in 2026 data).

Rotary Wing Command

• HELICOPTER Total approx. 50+ Helicopters.

Transport & Multi-role (Helicopters):

• 14 Airbus H225M Caracal.
• 12 Airbus H215M / AS332 Super Puma.
• 9 Aerospatiale SA330 Puma.
• 4 Airbus H145.
• 1 AgustaWestland AW139.

Training & Light Utility (Helicopters):

• 10 Airbus H120 Colibri.
• 1 MBB Bo105.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)

• CISR (Heavy): CASC CH-4B.
• ISR (Medium): Aerostar; LH-D.

Air Defence

• SAM (Medium-range): 1 unit with NASAMS II.
• SAM (Point-defence): Chiron; QW-3.
• Guns (Towed): 35mm Oerlikon Skyshield.

Note: By 2026, the Indonesian Air Force is in the midst of a massive technological shift, integrating the first of its 42 Rafale fighters and preparing for the F-15IDN fleet. The service has significantly modernized its heavy tactical airlift through the full induction of the C-130J and the arrival of the A400M. In addition to the Air Force, aviation components are maintained by the Indonesian Army (operating AH-64E and S-70i) and the Indonesian Navy (operating AS565 Panther and CN235 MPA).