Indonesia is to place further orders for Polish military equipment, including Skytruck planes, helicopters produced by WSK PZL Swidnik and long-distance radar manufactured at the Radwar plant and at the Industrial Telecommunication Institute. The extension of the Indonesian army's order was discussed this week by the Defence Ministers of both countries. "Indonesia will buy another 11 Skytruck transport planes from Poland," announced Suprihadi, the Marshall of the Indonesian Air Force. The value of the contract is estimated at more than $60m. The Asian partner is also considering the purchase of long-distance radar for anti-aircraft batteries, a deal which could be worth another $60m. Both contracts are to be financed from a $75m export credit granted to Indonesia and guaranteed by the Polish state. Indonesia is also interested in acquiring Polish military technology.
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