Defense 2026-11-01

Pindad Completes Final Batch of Pandur II Armored Vehicles for the Indonesian Army

All 165 Pandur II 6x6 vehicles have been delivered, with local content at 65 percent and a target of 75 percent by 2028, supported by supplier development programs in electronics and defense software.

Indonesian state arms maker Pindad has completed the last batch of 22 Pandur II 6x6 armored vehicles, closing out the full 165-unit program for the Indonesian Army. The vehicles are fitted with remote weapon stations and a Battle Management System produced by PT Len, the state electronics and defense-systems company. Domestic content for the program currently stands at 65 percent, with an official target of reaching 75 percent by 2028.

The local-content push is being pursued through supplier development programs for small and medium industry covering metal manufacturing, electronics and defense software — meaning digital components, not just physical ones, are being pulled into the defense supply chain. The figures come from sector media coverage, with the Ministry of Defense's October 27 review of Pindad's production facilities adding weight to the reporting; an official Pindad release remains the confirmation of record. The completion marks one of the largest armored vehicle programs executed domestically, and its supplier-development track is expected to keep opening slots for local software and systems vendors.