73 Years of Independent Indonesia, Pindad Handed the Anoa Monument to Banyumas

The 73rd Indonesian Anniversary commemoration was a historic day for the Indonesian people, where on 17 August 73 years ago the founders of the Indonesian nation declared freedom from colonialism in accordance with the mandate of their predecessors. Coinciding with this sacred moment, PT Pindad (Persero) handed over the APC (Armored Personnel Carrier) type combat vehicle monument to the Banyumas District Government in Banyumas Square on August 17, 2018.

Anoa armored monument was handed over by VP Asset Security & Management, Muchsin Anwar represented the Pindad Board of Directors and was inaugurated by the Regional Secretary of Banyumas Regency represented by the local Camat, Ahmad Suryanto, Danramil, Kapolsek and the people of Banyumas. This Anoa Monument which will become the new icon of Banyumas is the gift of the TNI Commander, Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto for his ancestral land through Pindad at the moment of Indonesia's independence.

This Panzer Monument is displayed permanently in Banyumas Square, completing the previous monuments that have already been displayed, namely MIG 17 Fresco grant from the Indonesian Air Force. With the existence of the Anoa combat vehicle monument by the nation's children, hopefully it will become a symbol of pride and foster a sense of nationality for the people of Bamyumas and its surroundings.

The presence of the Anoa Monument is expected to attract the public to travel to Banyumas Square and to educate the surrounding community regarding alusistas owned by the TNI. This monument is also expected to improve the economy of the surrounding residents and street vendors (PKL) around the square.

Overview of Anoa Panzer

Anoa made by the domestic defense industry is a combat vehicle by the nation's children and becomes the pride of the Indonesian people. This APC type Anoa is capable of carrying up to 10 personnel, weighs 12.5 tons with a power of 320 HP and a maximum speed of 100 km / hour. This Ranpur is also equipped with Remote Controlled Weapon System (RCWS) and can be fitted with weapons with 12.7 mm caliber and 7.62 mm caliber machine guns. In addition, Anoa can also be equipped with grenade launchers and Thermal Driver Vision to increase alertness at night operations.

Besides being used for TNI missions in the country, Ranpur Anoa with a total of 75 units has also been used to support the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), the United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). Anoa has proven its quality and toughness to operate in various fields of different countries.

PT Pindad (Persero):

PT Pindad as a state-owned limited liability company was formed in 1983. A company whose historical roots have been established since the Dutch colonial era, actively produces various defense equipment for the needs of the TNI, and has also exported a number of superior products such as ammunition, weapons and combat vehicles to the global market. In addition to producing defense equipment, PT Pindad also has a Directorate that produces industrial machinery and heavy equipment such as excavators, railroad hooks, traction motors, generators, tractors and marine cranes.

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Corporate Secretary, Tuning Rudyati