TNI Showcases Weapons Defense System During Its Anniversary
5 October 2017 12:26 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The celebration the 72nd anniversary of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (HUT TNI) held in Indah Kiat Indah Dock, Banten, today is participated by roughly 5,932 members. They consist of several special celebration brigades from the army, air force, and navy.
The anniversary led by President Joko Widodo or Jokowi as the ceremonial inspector is dubbed as "Bersama Rakyat TNI Kuat" or ‘TNI is strong together with its people’. The theme was chosen based on the awareness that TNI originates from the Indonesian general citizens, and conducting actions together with the people.
TNI Commander General Gatot Nurmantyo said that the celebration is the responsibility of TNI. “It is our responsibility to showcase the improvement and development of our weapons defense system (Alutsista) and our troops so that we would be known and loved by the Indonesian citizens,” said Gatot.
TNI showcased several of its weapons defense system such as three Bush Master from the Kopassus, P6 ATAV, Junkie Kopassus, and nine armored personnel carriers (Anoa), M113 A1 tanks, Marder 2A1 tanks, INF Pandur H 8X8, Arisgator tanks, nine Leopard 2R1, Tarantula tanks, Panzer Pandur 105MM, Kaplan Tank, and Rhino Panser.
Kartika Anggraeni
