Minister of Defense hands over Combat Vehicle Badak, Anoa & Komodo at Rapim Kemhan 2022

Jakarta – Minister of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto handed over various special function vehicles made by PT Pindad (Persero) to KSAD, General TNI Dudung Abdurachman at the Ministry of Defense Leadership Meeting 2022 (Rapim Kemhan 2022) on 19-20 Januari 2022 which was held in Urip Sumohardjo Field, Ministry of Defense. The vehicles handed over included 7 Badak 6x6 combat vehicles, 26 Anoa 6x6 (APC & Komando) and 10 Komodo 4x4 (APC) tactical vehicles.

“Symbolically, we hand over some of our domestically produced defense equipment, namely armored vehicles including Badak, Anoa and Komodo from PT Pindad as well as other equipment for Navy and Air Force,” said Prabowo Subianto.

The Ministry of Defense’s meeting was attended by TNI Commander-in-Chief Andika Perkasa, Deputy Minister of Defense, National Police Chief General Listyo Sigid, KSAD General TNI Dudung Abdurachman, KSAL Admiral TNI Yudo Margono, Chief Marshal of the TNI Fadjar Prasetyo and high-ranking officials within the Ministry of Defense and TNI. Theme for Rapim Kemhan 2022 is consolidation of the development of national defense force. At this meeting, the Minister of Defense also inaugurated the new logo of the Ministry of Defense.

In a press conference, Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto said the purpose of this meeting was to increase the synergy and coordination of all elements in carrying out their duties as well as to evaluate and follow up on the previous year’s policies.

“Through the Rapim Kemhan, it is hoped that there will be even closer synergy and coordination for a smooth and successful implementation of future tasks. The state defense policy in 2022 is the result of evaluation and follow-up as well as efforts to improve existing policies in 2021,” said the Minister of Defense.

CEO Abraham Mose expressed his pride and appreciated the Ministry of Defense’s support for the domestic defense industry, especially PT Pindad (Persero).

“Thank you for the trust of the Minister of Defense and Ministry of Defense in defense industry, PT Pindad (Persero). We are proud at Rapim Kemhan today the ceremony was held to hand over 43 units of vehicles consisting of Anoa, Badak and Komodo by the Minister of Defense to KSAD to support the main tasks of TNI,” said Abraham.

Ranpur Badak 6x6 was made based on the needs of TNI, especially to support cavalry units. This vehicle has a weight of 16.5 tons, equipped with a 90mm caliber turret and a 7.62mm caliber machine gun for maximum firepower and operated by 3 personnel. The 340 HP diesel engine equipped with Turbo Charger Inter Cooler is capable of bringing this vehicle at a top speed of 80 km/h with a cruising range of 600 kilometers. Badak is also equipped with bullet-proof steel body protection and has a level 3 stand protection level.

Anoa 6x6 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) has advantages in mobility, protection nd carrying capacity. Anoa 6x6 APC weighs 13 tons, equipped with a 320 HP diesel engine with a Turbo Charger water cooler, equipped with a Remote Controlled Weapon Station (RCWS), communication system and automatic transmission. Anoa type APC has capacity of 12 personnel including the driver. This vehicle also has a top speed of 80 km/h on the highway with a cruising range of 600 kilometers. Meanwhile, Anoa 6x6 Komando is designed to be a vehicle for commanders to lead and direct troops in battle. It has a capacity of 7 personnel and is equipped with RCWS.

Komodo 4x4 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) is designed for personnel carriers, can move quickly and precisely in every mission. Komodo APC is equipped with a 215 HP diesel engine with Turbo Charger Inter Cooler, equipped with a Remote Controlled Weapon Station (RCWS), and is capable of reaching a top speed of 80 km/h on the highway, with a cruising range of 450 kilometers. This vehicle has a weight of 8.5 tons, can accommodate 10 personnel in it, can connect with other troops via VHF and HF radio communication devices as well as the intercom that has been installed in it. This vehicle also has GPS and thermal vision to assist the driver in operating the vehicle in the dark at night.

Pindad is ready to collaborate with Ministry of Defense in supporting efforts to increase domestic defense equipment production, as well as supporting research and development programs so that later all domestic production can be fully independent and support the development of national defense force.