Indonesia’s Largest Military Transport Plane A400M Touches Down at Halim Perdanakusuma

Jakarta: The Indonesian Air Force's (TNI AU) largest transport aircraft, the Airbus A400M, landed at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base, East Jakarta, on Monday, November 3, 2025. The aircraft's arrival was greeted with a traditional Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) water sprinkling ceremony.

Antara reported at the scene at 7:45 a.m. Western Indonesian Time (WIB), the aircraft was seen passing through a shower of water fired by fire trucks from both sides of the aircraft. The aircraft's arrival was immediately greeted by applause from all TNI AU officers and several invited guests present at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base.

During today's event, the aircraft is scheduled to be symbolically handed over by President Prabowo Subianto to the TNI Commander. It will then be handed over to the TNI AU leadership.

The aircraft will later be stationed at Squadron 31, Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base, Jakarta. The welcoming process is still ongoing.

Previously, the Ministry of Defense signed a contract to purchase two Airbus A400M aircraft for the Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) in multirole tanker and transport configurations. The contract, signed on the sidelines of the 2021 Dubai Airshow, is effective in 2022 and includes a comprehensive maintenance and training support package.

On that occasion, the Ministry of Defense also signed a letter of intent for the future acquisition of four Airbus A400M aircraft. The Airbus A400M aircraft is capable of tactical transport and the delivery of personnel and cargo for landings in various terrains.

For strategic transport, the A400M aircraft can transport heavy and wide-sized goods and logistics equipment. The aircraft's maximum payload capacity can accommodate up to 37 tons. The A400M is the first large airlifter capable of transporting heavy loads, such as 80-ton fuel trucks and excavators.

Furthermore, this aircraft can transport 116 personnel fully equipped and ready for combat. It can also transport Patriot launchers, HEMT trucks, nine military pallets, and 54 personnel simultaneously.