April 21st, 2026
PTDI offers 70 mm rockets for regional needs at DSA 2026
AIRSPACE REVIEW – PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) will once again attend the international defense exhibition, Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2026, which will take place from April 20-23, 2026, at the Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
At this event, PTDI will be present in the Indonesia Pavilion under the coordination of the Indonesian Ministry of Defense, along with several other national defense industries under Holding Defend ID.
PTDI itself has a long track record in Malaysia. Since 1999, seven CN235-220 aircraft have been operated by the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF).
Furthermore, in 2023, PTDI also successfully completed a modification program for three Military Transport aircraft to the Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) configuration to support Malaysia's maritime surveillance needs.
In addition to providing aircraft platforms, PTDI also consistently ensures the operational readiness (serviceability) of aircraft operated by the RMAF through various after-sales services.
These services include Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO), Service Life Extension Program (SLEP), spare parts support (Follow-on Support), rewiring, modifications, and structural and component repairs.
In addition to the CN235, PTDI also sees various potential collaborations that can be further developed in Malaysia, including the NC212i and N219 aircraft, and 70mm rocket systems.
This opens up opportunities for broader collaboration to support defense and security needs, while simultaneously strengthening the independence of the defense industry in the region.
Specifically for 70mm rockets, PTDI obtained a license from Forges de Zeebrugge S.A. (now Thales Belgium) to produce them in Indonesia from 1985 to 1996.
PTDI has successfully produced and delivered more than 43,000 FFAR and WAFAR rockets with a Domestic Component Level (TKDN) of around 20% to 40%. PTDI is capable of producing up to 10,000 units annually.
As for warheads, PTDI has successfully produced more than 40,000 units with a TKDN of 60% to 85%, with a production capacity of up to 5,000 units per year.
This collaboration was later revived with the planned signing of a Framework Agreement in January 2025, which covers joint marketing, sales, and production of 70mm rockets.
In addition to meeting domestic demand, opportunities for export markets in the regional region are also open.
PTDI itself has successfully integrated this 70mm rocket into various air platforms belonging to the Indonesian Army, Air Force, and Navy, including helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.
Several platforms that have proven compatible with this rocket include the AS555 Fennec helicopter, the NBO105, the Bell 212, the NBell 412, and the NAS332 Super Puma, as well as the F-16 and EMB-314 Super Tucano fighter aircraft. (RBS)
Source: https://www.airspace-review.com/2026/04/21/ptdi-tawarkan-roket-70-mm-untuk-kebutuhan-regional-di-dsa-2026/