Indonesian armoured vehicle order formalised
Rheinmetall will officially supply the Indonesian Ministry of Defence with tracked armoured vehicles, logistical support and ammunition under a contract signed in December 2012 that has now come into force following the successful completion of all legal formalities.
The contract, worth approximately €216 million, will see Indonesia take delivery of 103 overhauled and modernised Leopard 2 main battle tanks (MBTs), 42 upgraded Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles, and 11 various armoured recovery and engineering vehicles.
The order, which will see Indonesia become the 18th Leopard 2 MBT customer nation, also includes associated documentation, training equipment and additional logistical support; as well as an initial supply of practice and service ammunition.
The order will be fulfilled by Rheinmetall throughout the 2014-2016 timeframe.
Related Equipment in Defence Insight
More from Land Warfare
-
![Canada accelerates uncrewed aerial system procurement for NATO and Arctic forces]()
Canada accelerates uncrewed aerial system procurement for NATO and Arctic forces
Canada plans to acquire at least 120 uncrewed aerial systems through two competitions with combined funding ceilings of C$32 million.
-
![AUSA 2026: companies adapt munitions and missiles for greater effect at lower costs]()
AUSA 2026: companies adapt munitions and missiles for greater effect at lower costs
Rather than developing entirely new weapons, defence companies are looking to build on existing weapons and systems to deliver greater capability, control costs and accelerate fielding.
-
![AUSA 2026: industry looks to make commercial platforms a military reality]()
AUSA 2026: industry looks to make commercial platforms a military reality
With a production rate of more than 10 million vehicles annually, the US commercial car and vehicle manufacturing base is second only to China. Defence companies are looking at how the vehicles, technology and manufacturing capability can support programmes.
