FNSS and Indonesia’s Pindad have reached a preliminary acceptance milestone for the first Kaplan APC intended for Indonesian Army service following testing conducted in Turkey. The 30-ton (66,139-pound) tracked armored vehicle, designated Harimau by Indonesia, will now be sent to Indonesia for the final stage of military user trials. A second example is already being assembled by Pindad personnel under the programme’s technology-transfer arrangement. The industrial cooperation involves sharing selected subsystems and components used on the Indonesian Harimau medium tank and Turkey’s ZAHA tracked marine assault vehicle. This commonality is intended to reduce logistical complexity while improving maintenance and sustainment efficiency. Initiated in 2024, the Kaplan project is based on the technology developed for Indonesia’s Harimau Modern Medium Weight Tank and is designed around a three-person crew consisting of a driver, commander, and gunner. The APC concept was subsequently presented publicly in Istanbul during the same year. The Indonesian configuration is designed to transport up to 13 personnel while maintaining mobility across varied terrain and environmental conditions. It incorporates an open electronic architecture, all-around camera coverage, automatic fire suppression, modular armor, mine-resistant protection, and an optional active defense system designed to counter anti-tank missiles. Its modular design permits integration of 30mm or 35mm cannons, 120mm mortars, and anti-tank weapon systems. The vehicle can also be adapted for specialist roles such as ambulance/medical evacuation, command and control, and engineering support. An automatic transmission and a high-performance engine are planned, with the powertrain expected to provide a maximum speed of around 70 kilometers (43 miles) per hour and an operational range of 450 kilometers (280 miles).
