First A400M Military Transport Aircraft for Indonesia Enters Final Production Phase After Paintshop Rollout
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According to a video published by Airbus Defence on its official X account on June 11, 2025, the first Airbus A400M military transport aircraft for the Indonesian Air Force has successfully rolled out of the paintshop. This major milestone indicates the aircraft’s transition into the final production phase, where it is now undergoing ground testing ahead of its inaugural flight.Follow Army Recognition on Google News at this link
The first Airbus A400M military transport aircraft for the Indonesian Air Force after its paintshop rollout, marking a key milestone ahead of ground testing and maiden flight. (Picture source: Airbus Defence)
Indonesia’s acquisition of the A400M was formalized through a contract signed in November 2021 between the Indonesian Ministry of Defence and Airbus Defence and Space. This agreement followed a Letter of Intent announced at the Indo Defence 2016 exhibition. The contract covers two A400M aircraft in multirole configuration, including aerial refueling and heavy airlift capabilities, along with a comprehensive support package comprising spare parts, training for aircrew and maintenance personnel, and long-term logistics support. With this agreement, Indonesia became the tenth customer of the A400M program and the second in the Asia region.
The aircraft currently in production is the first of the two ordered. Its rollout from the paintshop marks the beginning of final system integration and validation before the start of flight testing. The A400M provides strategic and tactical lift capabilities and can carry payloads of up to 37 tonnes. It can take off and land on short or unpaved runways and is capable of in-flight refueling, making it ideally suited for the operational needs of Indonesia as an archipelagic nation.
Developed by Airbus as a new-generation airlifter, the A400M is powered by four Europrop TP400-D6 turboprop engines, the most powerful of their class in the Western world. The aircraft features fly-by-wire controls, a fully digital cockpit, and the ability to perform multiple mission types including medical evacuation, humanitarian support, and logistic supply in challenging environments. It can reach cruise speeds of 780 km/h and has a range of over 8,900 km when carrying lighter loads.
In the Asia region, only Malaysia and Indonesia have acquired the A400M to date. Malaysia was the first Asian operator, having received four aircraft beginning in 2015. These are based at Subang Air Base and support various missions including disaster relief and peacekeeping. With Indonesia now joining as the second operator in the region, Airbus further expands its presence in the Indo-Pacific defense aviation market.
The Indonesian Air Force, or Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Udara (TNI-AU), will benefit significantly from the A400M’s versatility, allowing it to respond quickly to humanitarian crises, support international operations, and enhance national defense logistics. The program may also strengthen industrial ties between Airbus and PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI), particularly in areas related to maintenance and support services.
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According to a video published by Airbus Defence on its official X account on June 11, 2025, the first Airbus A400M military transport aircraft for the Indonesian Air Force has successfully rolled out of the paintshop. This major milestone indicates the aircraft’s transition into the final production phase, where it is now undergoing ground testing ahead of its inaugural flight.
Follow Army Recognition on Google News at this link
The first Airbus A400M military transport aircraft for the Indonesian Air Force after its paintshop rollout, marking a key milestone ahead of ground testing and maiden flight. (Picture source: Airbus Defence)
Indonesia’s acquisition of the A400M was formalized through a contract signed in November 2021 between the Indonesian Ministry of Defence and Airbus Defence and Space. This agreement followed a Letter of Intent announced at the Indo Defence 2016 exhibition. The contract covers two A400M aircraft in multirole configuration, including aerial refueling and heavy airlift capabilities, along with a comprehensive support package comprising spare parts, training for aircrew and maintenance personnel, and long-term logistics support. With this agreement, Indonesia became the tenth customer of the A400M program and the second in the Asia region.
The aircraft currently in production is the first of the two ordered. Its rollout from the paintshop marks the beginning of final system integration and validation before the start of flight testing. The A400M provides strategic and tactical lift capabilities and can carry payloads of up to 37 tonnes. It can take off and land on short or unpaved runways and is capable of in-flight refueling, making it ideally suited for the operational needs of Indonesia as an archipelagic nation.
Developed by Airbus as a new-generation airlifter, the A400M is powered by four Europrop TP400-D6 turboprop engines, the most powerful of their class in the Western world. The aircraft features fly-by-wire controls, a fully digital cockpit, and the ability to perform multiple mission types including medical evacuation, humanitarian support, and logistic supply in challenging environments. It can reach cruise speeds of 780 km/h and has a range of over 8,900 km when carrying lighter loads.
In the Asia region, only Malaysia and Indonesia have acquired the A400M to date. Malaysia was the first Asian operator, having received four aircraft beginning in 2015. These are based at Subang Air Base and support various missions including disaster relief and peacekeeping. With Indonesia now joining as the second operator in the region, Airbus further expands its presence in the Indo-Pacific defense aviation market.
The Indonesian Air Force, or Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Udara (TNI-AU), will benefit significantly from the A400M’s versatility, allowing it to respond quickly to humanitarian crises, support international operations, and enhance national defense logistics. The program may also strengthen industrial ties between Airbus and PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI), particularly in areas related to maintenance and support services.
