Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and a global leader in commercial and defence vehicles, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT Pindad, Indonesia’s leading state-owned defence and industrial equipment manufacturer. The agreement, finalized at Pindad’s Bandung headquarters, marks a significant step in enhancing collaboration between the two nations in sustainable transport and advanced defence technologies.
Under the MoU, the two companies will jointly develop and manufacture electric buses and defence vehicles tailored to Indonesia’s mobility needs and national security priorities. The partnership will combine Ashok Leyland’s expertise in commercial EVs and defence solutions with Pindad’s engineering capabilities, local manufacturing strength, and extensive experience in supporting Indonesia’s defence sector.
The agreement was formalised in the presence of Prof. Sigit P. Santosa, Chief Executive Officer, PT Pindad, Mr. Amandeep Singh, President – International Operations, Defence, LCV & PSB, Ashok Leyland and Lord Tariq, Advisor to the Board, Hinduja Auto.
Indonesia has been accelerating its transition toward sustainable transportation and modernised defence capabilities. This MoU is aligned with the nation’s push for energy-efficient mobility, electric vehicle adoption, and locally produced defence platforms.
Key focus areas under the MoU is to carry out cooperation in the field of Joint Development of Electric Buses and Defence Vehicles.
Mr. Amandeep Singh, President – International Operations, Defence, LCV & PSB, Ashok Leyland, said: “Ashok Leyland has a longstanding legacy of delivering reliable commercial and defence mobility solutions worldwide. Our subsidiary, Switch Mobility has now developed a wide range of electric buses with global appeal. Our partnership with Pindad allows us to jointly develop products uniquely suited to Indonesia’s terrain, infrastructure, and operational needs.”
