The official representative of the Indonesian air force Novian Sameeha said about the threat of failure of the contract on purchase of Russian aircraft su-35 from possible American penalties, the portal informs Jane " s. in the case of the introduction of Washington's tough measures, Indonesia will be forced to seek a replacement for the Russian fighter. The most suitable alternative, according to the newspaper, is the American F-16. As explained by the commanding officer of the air force, the fact that the contract has been signed, will not play a role. The situation with the contract before mass media reported that the implementation of the signed in the early years of the contract for production And delivery of eleven su-35 to Indonesia was postponed because of the possible penalties that Washington is ready to introduce in the law "On counteraction to opponents of the United States through punishment" (CAATSA). However, the head of the Ministry of defense Ryamizard Ryacudu last month, said that Jakarta does not want to abandon Russian fighters because of the pressure. He noted that the parties have begun to implement the contract, but the Ministry of defence of Indonesia ought to settle some internal issues with payment. Ryacudu noted that the Indonesian military will receive fighters " in the near future." in "assistance" also noted that the contract was not postponed. The Corporation stressed that Jakarta decides to " certain technical issues ". Su-35