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Jordanian Armed Forces Show Interest in Indonesian-Made Military Boots

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Zimbabwean soldiers purchasing military gear from Indonesian local brand PT Molay Satrya Indonesia at the PT Molay office in South Jakarta, Friday (23/6/2023).(KOMPAS.com/ADHYASTA DIRGANTARA)

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – The Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) have shown interest in tactical boots made in Indonesia by PT Molay Satrya Indonesia.

President Director of PT Molay Satrya Indonesia, Arie Setya Yudha, said the tactical boots were developed to meet the needs of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and the National Police (Polri).

"One of the products we introduced is tactical boots, which have become Molay's flagship product and have been trusted to support TNI's needs for about five years," Arie said after a visit from several JAF delegates at Molay's office in South Jakarta on Saturday (19/9/2026).

Arie noted that Jordan is the second country interested in Indonesia's locally made tactical gear products, following the Zimbabwean military forces in 2023.

"Yes, this is the second country to have visited Indonesia as well. Previously, we were able to deliver boots for their troops (Zimbabwe), and that was a significant step forward for us," he added.

Arie said the experience of supplying products to other countries demonstrates that Indonesian-made products have strong potential to compete in international markets.

"This proves that products made in Indonesia can indeed compete on the international stage," Arie said.

He explained that Molay specializes in manufacturing individual tactical equipment, including bulletproof vests, boots, bags, clothing, and hats.

Operating since 2009, Molay began supplying products to Brimob (Mobile Brigade Corps) and special police units starting in 2012.

"We have been operating since 2009, always prioritizing quality to meet the real demands in the field," he said.

Molay then secured direct contracts with the TNI Headquarters and the Indonesian Army Headquarters starting in 2023.

"We have had direct contract trust since 2023 with TNI Headquarters and Army Headquarters up to now," Arie stated.

According to Arie, international market opportunities are now opening because several countries seek alternative suppliers to reduce dependence on a single country.