BANTEN, RAKYAT NEWS – The Ministry of Defense (Kemhan) of Indonesia has expressed strong support for a new collaboration between private Indonesian company PT SSE (Sentra Surya Ekajaya) and French company Texelis. This partnership aims to enhance the production of locally made defense equipment for the Indonesian National Army (TNI).

The collaboration has led to the development of the P2 Tiger 4×4 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC), a vehicle specially designed to meet the Indonesian Army’s demands.

Major General TNI Piek Budyakto, the Director General of Defense Potential at the Ministry of Defense, highlighted the government’s commitment to supporting initiatives that contribute to the growth of Indonesia’s defense industry. He emphasized the importance of fostering international partnerships and developing local technology to strengthen the defense sector.

During the launch event of the P2 Tiger APC in Banten on January 23, 2025, Major General Piek reiterated that the Indonesian government is focused on increasing the local content of its defense industry.

“We are nurturing domestic products, particularly in the defense sector, and we aim to continuously enhance the local content in our defense equipment,” he stated.

His remarks align with the directives of the Minister of Defense, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, who has emphasized that the TNI must use locally produced defense products.

At present, the local content in Indonesia’s defense equipment stands at around 40%, well below the target of 70%. However, with the implementation of the 2019 Omnibus Law on Job Creation, Major General Piek is confident that this target will be achieved. The law is expected to streamline the process of creating and promoting locally made defense technology.

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