Ashok Leyland and PT Pindad Sign MoU for Joint Development of Electric Buses and Defence Vehicles in Indonesia
Ashok Leyland and PT Pindad have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop electric buses and defence vehicles tailored for Indonesia.
2026
What Happened
Ashok Leyland, the Indian commercial and defence vehicle manufacturer, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT Pindad, Indonesia's state-owned defence and industrial equipment maker. The agreement, signed at Pindad's headquarters in Bandung, focuses on the joint development and manufacturing of electric buses and defence vehicles to meet Indonesia's growing mobility and national security needs.
The collaboration will leverage Ashok Leyland's global expertise in commercial EV platforms and defence mobility, along with Pindad's local engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The MoU aligns with Indonesia's acceleration toward sustainable transportation and modernised defence capabilities.
“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.”
Why this matters
This partnership combines Ashok Leyland's global expertise in electric and defence vehicles with Pindad's local manufacturing strength to support Indonesia's push for sustainable transportation and modern defence capabilities.
Terms in This Story
- MoU
- A memorandum of understanding is a formal agreement between two parties to cooperate on a specific project or goal.
- Electric Bus
- A bus powered by electricity, typically from rechargeable batteries, producing zero tailpipe emissions.
- Defence Vehicle
- A vehicle designed for military or national security purposes, such as armoured personnel carriers or tactical trucks.
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