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Spotlight on Chaiseri’s especially in the Southeast Asia, Kan replied:

Armoured Vehicles “We are always open to collaboration with
other countries. We’re also always looking
for ways to support local defence industries
as well,” he further stressed that, “Many
countries in this region are still depen-
Thailand’s defence land system company, continued. dant on defence products from the U.S.,
Chaiseri, has brought three of its First Win Europe, and others for so long, so there is
(FW) series armoured vehicles to the show. “Then, this final one is the Armored a lot of money outflow from here to those
Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV). This ver-
“We have these three 4x4 vehicles here. sion has a very low profile with a maximum countries.”
First is the Armored Fighting Vehicle (AFV). height of two metres. This version has a
This vehicle has a front protection rated driver seat in the middle, different from all “Imagine if we can bring at least some of
at STANAG level three with STANAG level other variants.” this outflow back to this region (with col-
two for the rest. This AFV version carries laboration), this can be one of the most ef-
the firepower of a (remotely-controlled) 30 When asked about collaboration with fective ways for the countries in Southeast
mm calibre gun,” said Kan Koolhiran, Thai defence companies in other countries Asia to grow together.”
Defence Industry (TDI) Managing Director.
TDI was founded by Chaiseri and the coun-
try’s Defence Technology Institute (DTI) in
May 2022 to support Thailand’s defence
products exports.
“The next one is the Armored Personnel
Carrier (APC) version. This vehicle can carry
up to eleven personnel. We have produced
hundreds of this version for Thailand’s
military, and it has also been exported
to Indonesia, Bhutan, and Malaysia,” he

PTDI Showcases Presence With regards to PTDI’s track record in
Malaysia, the Royal Malaysian Air Force
at DSA 2024, Opens Doors for (TUDM) has operated seven CN235 aircraft
produced by PTDI since 1999. PTDI not only

Potential Contracts in Malaysia caters to the fleet’s operational needs but
also provides after-sales services. This in-
cludes maintenance services for all aircraft
operated by TUDM and the fulfilment of the
Follow on Support (FoS) program, encom-
passing service activities and spare parts
provision for a specified duration.

In addition, in 2023, PTDI successfully mod-
ified three CN235 aircraft owned by TUDM,
transitioning them from a Military Transport
configuration to Maritime Patrol Aircraft
(MPA) under the USAid program. These air-
craft were returned to TUDM the same year.
PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI), which is of Commerce, Technology & Development,
looking to expand its footprint in Malaysia, the company’s participation in this exhibi- At the international platform of the DSA
has brought its entire range of products and tion marks a strategic move to promote its 2024 exhibition, PTDI is showcasing vari-
capabilities to the ongoing show, which is homeland defence industry products on a ous flagship products such as the CN 235-
touted to be the largest gathering of the global scale. It also presents an opportunity 220, NC212i, and N219 aircraft, alongside

defence industry in the Asia Pacific region. for PTDI to explore potential new contracts. Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO)
PTDI is representing Indonesia at the exhi- “PTDI’s presence at DSA 2024 underscores services in collaboration with its subsidiary,
bition, alongside 10 other Indonesian com- our commitment to expanding market PT Nusantara Turbin & Propulsi (PT NTP).
panies, under the umbrella of the Indonesia reach, boosting sales, and seeking out PTDI is also a key member of Defend ID,
Defence Industries booth, organised by the new contract possibilities, spanning aircraft Indonesia’s Defence Industry Holding com-
Indonesian Ministry of Defence. products, after-sales services, and potential pany, along with PT Len Industri (Persero),
collaborations with partners,” stated Moh. PT Pindad, PT PAL Indonesia, and PT
According to Moh. Arif Faisal, PTDI’s Director Arif Faisal. Dahana.

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