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Pindad Show Medium Tanks and Its Latest Products in Indodefence 2018

PT Pindad (Persero) displays Medium Tanks and its various newest products on Indonesian biggest defense events, the Indodefence 2018 Expo & Forum, on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at JIEXPO, Kemayoran. The event was inaugurated by the Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, Jusuf Kalla and the Indonesian Minister of Defense, Ryamizard Ryacudu, and was attended by Ministry of Defense officials, the SOE Officials, Chief of Staff of the Army, other delegates and Pindad's Directors and Commissioners.

Pindad displays various weapons including SS2 various variants, SB2 V2, SB2 V5, SPR 2, SPR 3, SPR 4, SM2 V1, SM2 V2, SM3, PM3, Dopper, and various pistols. Day and Night Shooting Binoculars, various small and large caliber munition models are also displayed. In addition to the Medium Tank, Pindad also presents the Komodo CMI 25 mm CPWS, Double Komodo Cabin RMS Ares, Badak Panzer (Face Lift), 8x8 Armoured Vehicle 30 mm Ares Turret (Face Lift), Water Canon and APC 6x6 armoured vehicle Anoa.

In his remarks, Minister of Defense specifically appreciated the presence of the National Tank Medium which was fully supported by the government. "In this Indodefence Indonesia presents a Medium tank as a form of full support from the government for products made by the nation's defense industry," Ryamizard said.

PT Pindad (Persero) 's CEO, Abraham Mose said this year Pindad had succeeded in producing one of its newest military products, the Medium Tank and had successfully carried out several tests including mobility test, endurance test, main blast test, and finally the firing test. "From the results of the test there are some inputs that we get from the user, thank God we can finish it and act on it so that the Medium Tank is now ready for mass production," said Abraham.

Pindad's readiness for mass production of Medium Tanks can begin soon. Production can begin in 2019 to meet the needs of the TNI.

Abraham further said that for 2019 the production capacity would be ready for 50 units per year, and would be even greater in the following year, increasing to 80 units per year.

In addition to meeting domestic needs, Pindad is also currently exploring international markets and participating in the Tank auction process in one of the ASEAN countries.

"The international market is very open, we are trying to participate in the auction conducted by the Philippine government for Medium Tanks, hopefully we can compete there and win so that at least we can work for export needs besides our domestic production for TNI needs we are, "Abraham said.

The technological advantages possessed by Medium Tanks such as anti-mine and Battle Management System make the price of medium tanks made by the nation's children more competitive compared to other medum tank classes from other countries.

Pindad has completed the process of developing Medium Tanks from the design process to building the Tank in Indonesia. The Medium Tank has passed the certification test from Dislitbangad and is currently ready to be mass produced to complement TNI defense equipment in supporting and maintaining the sovereignty of the NKRI.

Medium Tank is a long program in building mastery of technology towards the independence of domestic defense equipment. Medium Tank is included in 7 government strategic development programs to improve BUMNIS's ability to compete with the foreign defense industry. The presence of the Medium Tank is a testament to the ability of the domestic defense industry to produce innovative high-tech products in supporting the independence of defense equipment.

Specifications of Medium Tank

The Medium Tank has the latest ballistic defense capability and anti-mine threat. This latest generation Medium Tank is equipped with a wide range of power capabilities ranging from close protection for infantry forces to battles between combat vehicles.

The Pindad medium tank weighs 30 tons, power to weight ratio 24 HP / ton, maximum speed of more than 70 km / hour, can accommodate 3 crew members consisting of commanders, shooters and drivers, and has a main weapon of 105 mm turret has a large crushing power.

The medium tank is equipped with the latest technology, such as a self-awareness system, hunter killer system, passive protection (laser warning system), battle management system, and protection up to level 5. Medium tank turrets have an autoloader mechanism with 12 bullets in the turret and 26 items reserve bullets in the hull.

The design of the tank medium is made according to the criteria of the needs of the user, based on a modern battle strategy where the ease of mobilization of the medium tank is one of the advantages in addition to its own capabilities.

PT Pindad (Persero):

PT Pindad as a state-owned limited liability company was formed in 1983. The company whose historical roots have been established since the Dutch colonial period, is actively producing 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, rail fastenning, traction motors, generators, tractors and crane ships.

For more information, please contact:

Corporate Secretary, Tuning Rudyati

E-mail: tuning@pindad.com