It came two units Leopard and two units Marder," said Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Budiman. The fourth tank arrived at the Port of Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, on Sunday morning yesterday. Currently four tanks currently in painting and preparation. "The painting is the one that we can do by ourselves," said Budiman. Budiman said he was happy with the presence of four units of the new tank. He said the new tanks could strengthen the ability of Indonesian cavalry. He added that of the total 156 tanks purchased it all had complete functionality. For example, not only earned battle tank military , but special tank excavators , bulldozers, and bridges for Zeni troops, tanks and minesweepers. From the information obtained, the arrival of a fourth tank unit is fairly early. Therefore, in accordance with the plan , initial deliveries of German tanks is scheduled in October 2013. The fourth tank is planned to be exhibited and be involved in the celebration of the anniversary of TNI on October 5, 2013. Previously , the Ministry of Defence buy 153 units of tanks from the German government. Those tank consist of 61 units of Ri Leopard , 42 unitsLeopard 2A4 tanks, and 50 units Marder tank. The purchase of this tank is said to not exceed the budget ceiling of U.S. $ 280 million. The purchase of this tank is also equipped with the technology transfer agreement signed in November 2012. PT Pindad and Army Central Workshop will receive training cooperation for the improvement of mild to severe. The presence of 153 tank unit is expected to increase the strength of the army. Currently Indonesia has also had a heavy tank capable class. During this time, the Army relies light battle tanks, such as the British-made Scorpion , AMX - 13 tanks, and AMX - 10p. The three types of light tanks was somewhat had been senile since it were produced in the 1940-1950 's.
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