52 Leopard tanks ready for shipping to Indonesia

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Jakarta - A total of 52 Leopard tanks ready to be sent from Germany to Indonesia in the first shipment. The amount represents the portion of the total reservation Army in 2013 as many as 164 units. Ceremonial first delivery (roll out) 52 tanks performed in Unterluss, Germany. The delegation High Level Committee (HLC) headed by Vice Minister of Defense Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Sjafrie and participated in the troupe of former Army Chief of Staff Gen. (Ret.) Pramod Edhie Wibowo. The delegation is scheduled to depart from Jakarta, Sunday (22/06/2014) this morning towards Hamburg. purchase Leopard tanks is initiated when the Army Chief, General Pramono Edhie Wibowo. The rationale behind the purchase of the main tools of weapons systems (defense equipment) as part of the modernization of defense equipment. "Alutsista Indonesia are among the most backward even among some neighboring ASEAN countries. During the Indonesian only rely on light as a Scorpion battle tank, and the AMX-13. The third type of tank is fairly mild aging, "said Edhie in a statement on Sunday (06/22/2014). Additionally, the purchase of the Leopard is also part of the defense equipment refreshment after 30 years without a refresher. "Refresher is required Indonesia to ensure the unity of the Republic of Indonesia," added Edhie.
Accordance with the purchase agreement in 2013, the last, Kemenhan has ordered 164 Leopard tanks to play the type of medium tanks battle tanks and Marder IFV. purchased Leopard Tank complete with ammunition, bullet drills and spare parts by the Ministry of Defense of the German company, Rheinmettal AG, with the approval of the German government. "Our presence in Unterluss is to see immediately which includes the preparation of the final technical inspection and testing Leopard tank unit to be sent to Indonesia, "Edhie said. "plan 26 26 MBT and Marder could arrive in Indonesia in the near future and could be modeled on the military hut celebration ceremony next October 5th," said Commander Commander Cavalry Weaponry Center (Danpusenkav) Brigadier General Mulyanto.

Source: DETIK