The Malaysian military has expressed interest in purchasing Indonesian armored vehicles during a meeting here Tuesday between the new Malaysian chief, Gen. Dato’ Sri Zulkifeli Bin Mohd Zin, and Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
“They didn’t specifically discuss weaponry, but touched on the issue of 6×6 armored vehicles. Malaysia wants to purchase them,” Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Adm. Agus Suhartono said after the meeting at the presidential office in Jakarta.
Malaysia, Agus said, wanted to purchase 6×6 armored vehicles produced by Indonesian state-owned weapons manufacturer PT Pindad, which are also used by the TNI.
Zulkifeli paid Yudhoyono a visit regarding his recent appointment as the new Malaysian military chief, tribunnews.com reported.
Source: The Jakarta Post
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