Regarding TEMPO’s article titled Shooting Yourself in The Foot (April 2 edition), PT Pindad wishes to offer the following explanations.

1. The price of SS-1 rifles from Pindad is between Rp3,000,000 and Rp4,862,500 each. The price difference depends on the type and the accessories, which are optional. For local sales, we sell in rupiah. For exports, we use US dollar.
2. For local sales, PT Pindad does not get a monopoly right in arms selling,