can u give source stating that 24 F-16 are 30yrs old?
most european countries already extended/upgraded their F-16 lifespan with MLU, and they keep that fighters in inventory.
so are those european are 'bodoh nak mampus' bcos they want to sit in rotten fighters? 
do you believe integration between 'european stuff' with 'Russian software' will smooth,  hahaha, so childish.

ps: e36.hartge, i think you've got ur period, hehe, or looks like someone always pain in ass when his neighbour buying good stuff
those F-16 are Block 25 and will be upgraded to Block 52 as of Indonesian request. check this out,

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2011 – The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress Nov. 16 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Indonesia for the regeneration and upgrade of 24 F-16C/D Block 25 aircraft and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $750 million.

The Government of Indonesia has requested a sale for the regeneration and upgrade of 24 F-16C/D Block 25 aircraft and 28 F100-PW-200 or F100-PW-220E engines being granted as Excess Defense Articles. The upgrade includes the following major systems and components:
LAU-129A/A Launchers,
ALR-69 Radar Warning Receivers,
ARC-164/186 Radios,
Expanded Enhanced Fire Control (EEFC) or Commercial Fire Control, or Modular Mission Computers,
ALQ-213 Electronic Warfare Management Systems,
ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispenser Systems,
Cartridge Actuated Devices/Propellant Actuated Devices (CAD/PAD),
Situational Awareness Data Link,
Enhance Position Location Reporting Systems (EPLRS),
LN-260 (SPS version, non-PPS),
and AN/AAQ-33 SNIPER or AN/AAQ-28 LITENING Targeting Systems.
Also included are tools, support and test equipment, spare and repair parts, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated cost is $750 million.

source

I knew it is old stuffs, but now they have the advantage of quantity.
one sukhoi vs two f16s, sukhoi pun susah.

perhaps it would speed up RMAF MIG-29 replacement program????

it did not say anything about upgrading to block52.
it should be around block 40/42

Indons got a lot of airspace to cover. So, like it or not, buying 2nd hand US F16s is their best way to go.

yup given that they have limited military budget slightly higher than ours"IINM".

We still need some fighter to cover Sabah and Serawak areas as well.

can u give source stating that 24 F-16 are 30yrs old?
most european countries already extended/upgraded their F-16 lifespan with MLU, and they keep that fighters in inventory.
so are those european are 'bodoh nak mampus' bcos they want to sit in rotten fighters?

i laugh at this hahahahahah
those block 25 entering USAF in 1984...u know how long the old of the airframe already?
synthesis bout the F/A-15 block 25
talking bout repairing close-to-30years old fighter plane
Elaborating on an announcement on Friday by the presidents of the two countries, the department said Jakarta would cover an estimated up to $750 million to refurbish the late-model fighters and overhaul their engines.
History of Block25
USAF F-16C block 25, #84-1299, during Desert Storm.
Production of the F-16C/D began with Block 25 (also known as MSIP Stage II). The first F-16C (serial number #83-1118) flew on June 19, 1984 and was delivered to the USAF one month later.

i dont think block 25 can be upgraded to block 50 coz block 50 has a different airframe..

meanwhile, in Philippine Airforce........................................

boleh.lebih kurang

there are MLU upgrade that practically bring the old F-16 to be as effective as block 50

but there's a reason why the US(and most western european countries that operates F-16) don't go that road;airframe fatigue

S'pore, M'sia End Bilateral Exercise on High Note


Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Chua Jin Kiat (right), Commanding Officer (CO) 4SIR, and LTC Tengku Muhammad Fauzi Bin Tengku Ibrahim, CO 1 RMR, at the closing ceremony.

For six days beginning 15 Nov, a total of 400 personnel from the Singapore and Malaysian armies have been hard at work perfecting their moves together in a bilateral exercise codenamed Semangat Bersatu.

Culminating in a full-troop exercise, Exercise Semangat Bersatu provided soldiers from the 4th Singapore Infantry Regiment (4 SIR) and the 1st Battalion Royal Malay Regiment (1 RMR) with many chances to share professional experiences.


MG Singh (left) and Brigadier-General Tung Yui Fai, Chief of Staff - the General Staff (right), speaking with General Zulkifli after the closing ceremony.

At the closing ceremony held on 21 Nov in Singapore, Chief of Army Major-General (MG) Ravinder Singh said: "As the security issues that our countries face become more challenging, our two armies must be ready to cooperate to achieve our common goals and interests. I believe that the exercise provides an excellent platform for us to facilitate mutual learning and increase the interoperability between our armies."

He was joined by his counterpart General Datuk Haji Zulkifli bin Haji Zainal Abidin, who added: "I am sure that all participants have benefited from the exercise, especially the Malaysian soldiers, who have learnt a lot about the conduct of urban operations."


Singapore and Malaysian troops perfecting their urban drills together on 17 Nov.

Prior to the closing ceremony, both men observed the conduct of an urban operation training drill which saw soldiers from both sides working closely with each other to achieve their mission objectives.

On the ground, sentiments were similarly upbeat. "The level of cooperation was very high," said Captain Edwin Chua, a Platoon Commander in 4 SIR. "Initially there were some challenges because of language differences, but we overcame that because both sides made every effort to communicate."

"We worked well together even though we follow different doctrines, especially in the area of tactics during urban operations," said Sergeant Henri Purna Irawan Bin Basir, a Section Commander in 1 RMR.

This year marks the 17th time that the two armies are training together in this series of exercise. First conducted in 1989, Exercise Semangat Bersatu provides an excellent opportunity for both armies to strengthen professional interactions and enhance mutual understanding between personnel.

sosej

The People's Princess 2011
credit to Mcwood @ militaryphotos.net

Red Arrows pilot killed in ejector-seat incident
A pilot with the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) Aerobatics Team - the Red Arrows - was killed on 8 November after the ejection seat of his BAE Systems Hawk T.1 aircraft was initiated while it was still on the ground. Although the cause of the incident is now the subject of a Military Aviation Authority (MAA) investigation, images of the Hawk on the flightline at RAF Scampton show that the front seat has been ejected and that the aircraft appears to have been stationary at the time

[first posted to http://jdw.janes.com - 11 November 2011]

Did she do para-jump required as 10 Para?

The fleet is now grounded, I don't think they will be performing in LIMA this year!