Indonesia expands small munitions production, plans medium calibre munition production

PT Pindad's munition line. Photo c/o PT Pindad.

Indonesian state-owned arms manufacturer PT Pindad has inaugurated a new munitions production facility, which will increase its production capacity to keep up with the demand.

PT Pindad confirmed that the facility costs almost IDR400 billion (US$30 million), and will increase the production capacity of small arms munition by up to 66%.

The current production facilities of PT Pindad allows the production of small arms munitions including 5.56mm, 7.62mm, 12.7mm, mortar and grenade rounds

In a separate program, PT Pindad also disclosed plans to construct new facilities by 2020 to allow the production of medium calibre munitions, specifically 20mm, 25mm, 30mm and 40mm armor piercing, smoke, illumination, training, and anti-personnel munitions.

The plan is to gain proficiency in producing medium calibre munitions and be able to supply local and export markets, while also preparing for the capability to produce larger calibre munitions in the future.



[1] Jane’s Defence Industry
[2] Antara News
[3] PT Pindad