FNSS pushes ZAHA for Indonesian AAV requirement
PT Pindad has signed an MoU with FNSS for potential local assembly of the ZAHA AAV from Turkey. (FNSS)
As Indonesia pushes to boost its domestic defence industry, agreements were recently signed for AAVs, small-arms ammunition, C-130 MRO and air surveillance radars.
FNSS is producing 27 ZAHA vehicles, also known as the Marine Assault Vehicle (MAV), for the Turkish Naval Force’s Amphibious Marine Brigade. It is also proffering the platform to Indonesia, as indicated by a recent MoU.
This MoU between FNSS and PT Pindad was signed on 20 April ‘to declare partnership cooperation of the two companies with respect to the MAV in Indonesia’, an FNSS spokesperson told Shephard.
The MoU was signed by PT Pindad President Abraham Mose and FNSS Country Manager Tolgo Sipahi. The event in a PT PAL submarine facility in Surabaya was witnessed by Indonesian President
Already have an account? Log in
Want to keep reading this article?
More from Land Warfare
-
![AUSA 2025: US forces test Global Ordnance Scorpion Light mobile mortar system]()
AUSA 2025: US forces test Global Ordnance Scorpion Light mobile mortar system
Following its participation in a live-fire event with the US Marine Corps, the Global Ordnance Scorpion Light 81mm mobile mortar system will now be tested by the US Army.
-
![Precision on Demand: The New Age of Loitering Weapons (Podcast)]()
Precision on Demand: The New Age of Loitering Weapons (Podcast)
Loitering munitions provide vital capabilities in the disrupted and unpredictable modern battlespace, from real-time ISR to a virtually “on demand” strike capability. Rafael is looking to the future of the technology, empowering systems to operate with increasing autonomy in hostile environments.
-
![AM General completes JLTV demonstration for British Army programme and picks a partner]()
AM General completes JLTV demonstration for British Army programme and picks a partner
The British Army’s Land Mobility Programme is the golden ring for vehicle makers across the world and particularly industry in the UK, with a prize of billions of dollars across three programmes.
-
![Thales’ Ground Fire radar meets growing European demand for airspace protection]()
Thales’ Ground Fire radar meets growing European demand for airspace protection
The new radar will be used to enhance the French-Italian SAMP/T NG system with a greater surveillance range and wider coverage to detect, track and classify targets.
-
![US Army orders 86 Mack Defense M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks]()
US Army orders 86 Mack Defense M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks
The initial order was placed as part of the $222 million, five-year contract awarded to Mack Defense in June.
