Indonesia wins U.S. approval to buy F-15s after Rafale jet deal

French, Indonesian defense ministers also agree to cooperate on submarines

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Indonesia has signed a deal to buy these Rafale fighter jets from France. © Reuters

MAILYS PENE-LASSUS and SHOTARO TANI, Nikkei staff writers

PARIS/JAKARTA -- Indonesia has signed a deal to purchase France's Rafale fighter jets while also winning U.S. approval for a potential purchase of F-15s, as the Southeast Asian country moves to modernize its military in light of rising tensions in the South China Sea.

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