Allison announces involvement in Indonesia s Harimau project
19 May 2021
by Jon Grevatt
US company Allison Transmission has confirmed its inclusion in the Indonesian programme to build the Harimau medium tank for the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI).
Allison Transmission said on 18 May that it has recently collaborated with other key contractors on the Harimau programme to integrate its “cross-drive transmission technology” onto the 30-tonne tank.
Allison has said it is supplying its transmission technologies for Indonesia’s Harimau medium tank programme. (FNSS)
The transmission, it said, provides propulsion, steering and braking capabilities and is manufactured under licence by Caterpillar Defense in the United Kingdom.
Malaysia prepares new defence industry policy
04 March 2021
by Jon Grevatt
Malaysia is preparing to launch a national defence industry policy to boost efforts towards self-reliance, the country’s defence minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has stated.
The new ‘National Defence and Security Industry Policy’ is currently being drawn up, he said, to position Malaysia as producer of military platforms, with the aim to reduce reliance on imports and spur the national economy.
However, the minister indicated that the plan is reliant on partnerships with foreign industry, who would be expected to transfer technologies and knowhow.
Ismail said that the new policy would look to support developments similar to those achieved by India and Indonesia, which have both advanced domestic industrial capability by leveraging partnerships with international defence firms.
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