It is very interestingly if Indonesia will buy Leopard 2 MBT from germany. We all know indonesian army has desire to operate MBT, because until now Indonesian army just only operate light tank such scorpion and amx.
But for itis still surprisingly if indonesia buy leopard 2A MBT, rumours out there say that Indonesia will get their MBT from south korea (K2A1 MBT) and South Korea will help Indonesian defense industry to build their tracked military vehicle.
These MBT will be deploy in Kalimantan ,specially in Kalimantan barat Province. This Province has land border with malaysia. I think this MBT procurement is part of Indonesia strategy to counter or may be to make offensive move toward malaysia. We must know that in 2012, indonesian army also will place their COIN aircraft (Super Tucano) also in kalimantan.
Now days, beside their plan to acquire super tucano, indonesian army also operate multi role Helicopter that can be projected to conduct anti MBT walfare.
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Why Thailand Army Choose Oplot as Their MBT ?
It is very interesting to make evaluation out MBT procurement in South East Asia Country. Everyone know that Malaysian Army choose PT91 from Poland as their MBT, and Singapore prefer Leopard MBT . Thailand, from latest news choose Oplot as their MBT. Oplot MBT s derivate from T80 by Ukraine . Before Thailand decided to buy Oplot,Thailand bought BTR from same country. I think BTR purchasing before deeply influencing Oplot purchasing. Its clear that Thailand army satisfy with Ukriane product.
PT91 Pendekar : TDM Pride ready for action
GEMAS: The army's pride -- the PT-91M Pendekar main battle tanks (MBT) -- are now fully operational.
Army chief Gen Datuk Zulkifeli Zin said the Pendekars (Malay for warriors) have full battle capability with the fleet of 48 complemented by 14 support vehicles, six WZT-4 armoured recovery vehicles, five PMC Leguan armoured vehicle-launched bridges, three MID-M armoured engineering tanks and an array of supplementary vehicles.
"The MBT regiment's readiness embodies the 'man, machine and method' development strategy the army professes."
He said this at the MBTs operational readiness declaration ceremony at the Syed Sirajuddin Camp in Negri Sembilan on Sept 1.
The MBTs are part of the 11th Regiment Royal Armoured Corps' (RAC) which celebrated its 58th anniversary on that day.
The delivery of the 48 Pendekars began in 2008.
This was followed by the other supplementary vehicles, reportedly under a US$380 million (RM1.18 billion) package from Poland.
The Pendekars each have a crew of three, weigh 45,310kg and can reach a speed of 70km per hour.
Calling the Pendekar acquisition as very pricey, Zulkifeli justified their need as history had proven that armoured vehicles played a significant role during battle.
"For instance, during World War II the German military used its Panzers to combat and capture Allied Forces.
"The speed and mobility of the Panzers were very suitable with their Blitzkrieg lightning offensive tactics," he add
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