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Tuesday, November 06, 2012

Indonesia dismisses human rights concerns over German tank deal

Leopard II |Indonesia on Tuesday dismissed concerns voiced by human rights groups over its purchase of more than 150 tanks from Germany.

The Defence Ministry confirmed that it has purchased 100 Leopard battle tanks, 50 lighter Marder tanks and several supporting vehicles from German defence company Rheinmetall AG.

Deputy Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin said delivery was expected to start this year.

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