Jakarta is currently evaluating the purchase of Chinese-made AF902 Radar/Twin 35 mm AA Gun/PL-9C Missile Integrated Air Defence System to bolster the country's aerial defence capabilities, Indonesian news agency Antara reported on 1 March, citing a senior defence ministry official.

"Evaluation [of the Chinese-made system] is being done in line with the Indonesian Armed Forces 2015-19 strategic plan to equip our armed forces with the necessary equipment," said Air Vice Marshall Syaugi in the interview with Antara.