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An Indonesian Military (TNI) soldier cleans the tires of an Anoa 2 armored personnel transport vehicle, on Oct. 3, 2023, which is produced by state-owned arms manufacturer PT Pindad. The vehicle was used by United Nations peacekeeping forces during a rehearsal for the 78th TNI anniversary in Jakarta.
An Indonesian Military (TNI) soldier cleans the tires of an Anoa 2 armored personnel transport vehicle, on Oct. 3, 2023, which is produced by state-owned arms manufacturer PT Pindad. The vehicle was used by United Nations peacekeeping forces during a rehearsal for the 78th TNI anniversary in Jakarta.`
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