FNSS presented its Conceptual Design of KAPLAN APC for Indonesia and stated that further KAPLAN MT production will be available for the same country.
An agreement was signed between Turkish FNSS and Indonesian PT Pindad for the production of a new armoured vehicle. FNSS CEO Nail Kurt stated at a press conference at the SAHA Expo that the KAPLAN APC will be delivered by the end of 2026.
A new contract was signed between PT Pindad and the Indonesian Ministry of Defence to meet the Indonesian army's need for a tracked personnel carrier vehicle in the 30-ton class. PT Pindad and FNSS have signed the "Kaplan Armoured Personnel Carrier (Kaplan APC) Development and Production Contract."
FNSS had previously exported 18 Kaplan MT (Harimau) medium-weight class tanks to the Indonesian Ministry of Defence, which was also recorded as Turkiye's first tank export.
Within the scope of the new project, the first vehicle is planned to be produced in FNSS facilities in Turkiye, and PT Pindad in Indonesia will produce the second vehicle.
The Kaplan APC, which FNSS will design, aims to meet the needs of the future battlefield as an armoured personnel carrier. It aims to provide superior survivability in the field with advanced ballistic protection, mine protection systems, and firepower. The vehicle will have a total capacity of 13 personnel and will show high performance in difficult terrain and climate conditions, as Indonesian territory is muddy and slippery due to the Mason Rains in the tropical climate. In addition, it can be adapted for different missions with its modular structure. The vehicle offers active protection against weapon systems such as anti-tank missiles and rocket-propelled grenades.
The Kaplan APC will have an open architecture vehicle electronics infrastructure that allows easy integration of different mission equipment, such as the Combat Management System and 360-degree situational awareness cameras that provide both day and night vision for the crew. It will be designed with possible integration options for manned or unmanned turret systems and can be equipped with light and medium calibres such as 30 or 35 mm, as well as 120 mm mortars and guided anti-tank turrets and weapon systems. The vehicle can be configured to perform a wide range of missions, such as mechanised infantry, reconnaissance, command and control, and force protection.
