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    "data": {
        "id": 1914374,
        "msgid": "indonesian-air-force-to-be-strengthened-with-ilyushin-aircraft-air-force-chief-we-are-still-waiting-1786514104",
        "date": "2026-08-12 12:23:31",
        "title": "Indonesian Air Force to Be Strengthened with Ilyushin Aircraft? Air Force Chief: We Are Still Waiting",
        "author": "Erik Purnama Putra",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "Air Chief Marshal Mohamad Tonny Harjono has responded to reports that the Indonesian Air Force will acquire Russian Ilyushin Il-78MK-90A tanker aircraft, stating he is 'still waiting'. He declined to confirm or deny the acquisition plan, directing further questions to the Ministry of Defence. The potential procurement of the four-engine multi-role aircraft signals a possible enhancement of the TNI AU's strategic airlift and refuelling capabilities.",
        "content": "<p>Chief of Air Staff (KSAU) Air Chief Marshal Mohamad Tonny Harjono has\nresponded to news that the Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) is to be\nreinforced with Ilyushin Il-78MK-90A tanker aircraft from Russia. He did\nnot deny the acquisition plan. \u2018We are still waiting,\u2019 Tonny told\nRepublika at Balai Sudirman, Tebet, South Jakarta, on Wednesday\n(12\/8\/2026). When pressed further, Tonny was reluctant to answer. He\nsaid questions about the procurement of the four-engine multi-role\naircraft should be directed to the Ministry of Defence. \u2018Ask the\nMinistry of Defence,\u2019 said Tonny.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesian-air-force-to-be-strengthened-with-ilyushin-aircraft-air-force-chief-we-are-still-waiting-1786514104",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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