Ashok Leyland and PT Pindad Partner for Electric Buses and Defence Vehicles

Key Highlights

• MoU signed between Ashok Leyland and PT Pindad in Bandung.

• Focus on electric buses and defence vehicles.

• Products to be customised for Indonesia’s needs.

• Combines EV expertise with local manufacturing strength.

• Supports sustainable mobility and defence modernisation.

Indian commercial vehicle major Ashok Leyland has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indonesia’s PT Pindad to jointly develop electric buses and defence vehicles. This partnership aims to strengthen cooperation between India and Indonesia in the areas of sustainable mobility and advanced defence technologies.

MoU Signed in Indonesia

The MoU was signed at PT Pindad’s headquarters in Bandung, Indonesia. Ashok Leyland is the flagship company of the Hinduja Group, while PT Pindad is Indonesia’s state-owned manufacturer of defence and industrial equipment.

The agreement was formalised in the presence of Prof. Sigit P. Santosa, Chief Executive Officer of PT Pindad; Mr Amandeep Singh, President - International Operations, Defence, LCV & PSB at Ashok Leyland; and Lord Tariq, Advisor to the Board at Hinduja Auto.

Focus on Electric Mobility and Defence Solutions

Under this partnership, both companies will jointly develop and manufacture electric buses and defence vehicles tailored to Indonesia’s mobility needs and national security requirements. The collaboration brings together Ashok Leyland’s experience in electric commercial vehicles and defence mobility with PT Pindad’s strong engineering expertise and local manufacturing capabilities.

Supporting Indonesia’s National Goals

The MoU aligns with Indonesia’s efforts to promote sustainable transportation and modernise its defence systems. The focus will be on energy-efficient mobility solutions and locally manufactured defence platforms to support long-term national development goals.

Customised Products for Local Needs

Amandeep Singh stated that Ashok Leyland’s electric vehicle arm, Switch Mobility, has developed electric buses with global applications. He added that this partnership will help design products specifically suited to Indonesia’s terrain, infrastructure, and operational conditions.

About Ashok Leyland and PT Pindad

Ashok Leyland is a global leader in commercial vehicles, electric mobility, and defence solutions, with operations in more than 50 countries. Its subsidiary, Switch Mobility, focuses on electric buses and electric light commercial vehicles.

PT Pindad is Indonesia’s leading defence manufacturer, known for armoured vehicles, tactical platforms, and advanced defence technologies, playing a key role in the country’s defence and industrial ecosystem.

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CMV360 Says

The partnership between Ashok Leyland and PT Pindad marks an important step in strengthening India–Indonesia cooperation in electric mobility and defence manufacturing. By combining global electric vehicle expertise with strong local engineering and production capabilities, the collaboration aims to deliver customised electric buses and defence vehicles for Indonesia. This MoU also supports Indonesia’s goals of sustainable transport, defence modernisation, and increased local manufacturing.