"I checked the production of the military armament system in PT Pindad, which is good. We checked the quality, quantity, and ability," Subianto informed.
The inspection was carried out to examine the production, quality, and number of defense products at PT Pindad, he said.
PT Pindad in Malang district produces ammunition, weapons, and other products to meet Indonesia's defense needs, he added. He then called for supplying the need for the military armament system or the Main Equipment of Arsenal System (alutsista) in Indonesia domestically.
There is potential for PT Pindad to expand or increase its productivity to meet the country's defense equipment needs, he said.
"There is a possibility to expand the production of arsenal equipment. PT Pindad produces a lot of ammunition and weapons, and everything we need should be made domestically," he added.
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PT Pindad president director Abraham Mose welcomed the minister's visit to review the production facilities of small caliber ammunition (MKK) and large caliber ammunition (MKB).
The division of ammunition has a command center to monitor the 5.56 mm MKK production process in real-time, including several component machines.
The activity is a follow-up between PT Pindad and the Defense Ministry regarding the defense and security equipment contract which was signed at the Indo Defence 2022 event at JiExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta last November.
PT Pindad is aiming to become a prominent arsenal equipment manufacturer in Asia by carrying out innovation and entering into strategic partnerships to produce quality products.
PT Pindad produces weapons, ammunition, special vehicles, heavy equipment, industrial and service equipment, as well as transportation infrastructure, mining equipment, and cybersecurity infrastructure.
During his visit, Subianto also went to the Turen sub-district military command (Koramil) office in Malang. He also handed over essential food packages to 200 residents.
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Editor: Suharto
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