Ashok Leyland and PT Pindad Sign MoU for Joint Development of Electric Buses and Defence Vehicles for Indonesia

Bandung, Indonesia – 4 th February 2026: Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and one of the world’s leading Commercial and Defence Vehicle manufacturers, today signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT Pindad, Indonesia’s premier state-owned defence and industrial equipment manufacturer. The agreement, signed at Pindad’s headquarters in Bandung, marks a major milestone in strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries in sustainable mobility and advanced defence technologies.

The MoU outlines a strategic collaboration for the joint development and manufacturing of Electric Buses (EVs) and Defence Vehicles tailored for Indonesia’s growing mobility and national security requirements. The partnership aims to leverage Ashok Leyland’s global expertise in Commercial EV platforms and Defence mobility solutions together with Pindad’s deep engineering capabilities, local manufacturing strength, and longstanding contribution to Indonesia’s defence ecosystem.

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 and 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 and 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.”

About Ashok Leyland

Ashok Leyland is the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and a global leader in commercial vehicles, electric mobility, and defence mobility solutions. With a strong presence in over 50 countries, the company is known for its robust engineering, innovation, and reliability. Switch Mobility, a subsidiary of Ashok Leyland, is a leading manufacturer of electric buses and electric light commercial vehicles.

About PT Pindad

PT Pindad is Indonesia’s leading state-owned defence and industrial equipment manufacturer. With deep expertise in armoured vehicles, tactical platforms, and advanced defence technologies, Pindad plays a strategic role in supporting Indonesia’s national security and industrial development.