page_title: List of Indonesian inventions and discoveries
section_title: Weapons and military
hierarchical_section_title: List of Indonesian inventions and discoveries / Weapons and military
caption_attribution_description: English: Cetbang cannon from Majapahit empire eraIndonesia (Java); Cannon; MetalworkCirca 14th centuryBronzeLength 37 7/16 in. (95.2 cm)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Lerner, in honor of Professor Samuel Eilenberg, 1986.Accession Number: 1986.503Bahasa Indonesia: Meriam Cet-bang dari zaman kerajaan MajapahitIndonesia (Jawa); Meriam; Benda logamSekitar abad ke-14 masehiPerungguPanjang 37 7/16 inci (95.2 cm)Hadiah dari Tuan Dan Nyonya Martin Lerner, untuk menghormati Profesor Samuel Eilenberg, 1986.Nomor Aksesi: 1986.503
context_page_description: This list of Indonesian inventions and discoveries details the indigenous arts and techniques, cultural inventions, scientific discoveries and contributions of the people of Indonesian archipelago — both ancient and modern state of Indonesia. As a developing nation, currently Indonesia suffers a shortage of scientific personnel and engineers. The lack of research and development, also hampers Indonesia's comparative competitiveness. Nevertheless, despite the shortcomings, its people and government continues their efforts to advance the nation's science and technology sectors. Among other things, by promoting innovation and technology through Indonesia Science Day.
  Since ancient times, native Indonesians has accumulated knowledge and developed technology stemmed from necessities; from naval navigation knowledge, traditional shipbuilding technology, textile techniques, food processing to vernacular house building. Notable examples include jong, pinisi, perahu, Borobudur ship and sandeq vessels. In textile production, batik, ikat and songket were developed extensively by Indonesians.
context_section_description: Kris, asymmetrical wavy blade indigenous to Indonesia, especially Java island. It has distinctive blade-patterning achieved through alternating laminations of iron and nickelous iron (pamor).
  Karambit, a small Indonesian curved knife resembling a claw. In Indonesia mostly associated with Silek Minangkabau (West Sumatran Silat).
  Golok, a blade similar to a machete, that comes in many variations and is found throughout the Indonesian archipelago.
  Kujang, a blade weapon native to the Sundanese people of western Java.
  Parang, a type of machete or cleaver used across Indonesian archipelago.
  Celurit, a sickle with a pronounced crescent-blade patterns which curves more than half a circle and a long handle, is widely used for agricultural purposes and also in Pencak Silat.
  Cetbang, a type of bronze breech-loading cannon produced and used by Majapahit Empire (1293-1527 CE) and other kingdoms in Nusantara archipelago.
  Lantaka, a type of bronze swivel gun mounted on merchant vessels travelling the waterways of Malay Archipelago. Its use was greatest in precolonial Southeast Asia especially in Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei and the Philippines.
  Lela, Malay swivel gun larger than rentaka
  Miniature meriam kecil, a very small version of meriam kecil (lela and lantaka), used mainly as currency.
  Apilan and kota mara, structure for mounting cannon found in ships of the Nusantara archipelago.
  Java arquebus, primitive long arquebus introduced before the arrival of Iberian explorers.
  Bedil tombak, Nusantaran hand cannon
  Baju Empurau, sea dayak war jacket
  Baju Lamina, plate-and-mail armor from Nusantara
  Baju Rantai, chainmail armor from Nusantara
  Baru Lema'a, braided vest armor from Indonesia
  Baru Öröba, traditional armor of the Nias people
  Katapu, war cap or helmet used by Dayaks of Borneo
  Paseki, war helmet from Minahasa, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
  Takula tofao, traditional battle helmet from Nias Island
  Pindad SPR, a series of sniper rifle produced by PT. Pindad, Indonesia.
  Sexual Abuse Protection Shoes, electroshock weapon in the guise of woman's shoes invented by Hibar Syahrul Gafur. Electric shock were delivered through a kick. It was meant as a self-defense tool for women against violence or sexual attack.
  Anoa armoured personnel carrier, a 6x6 armoured personnel carrier developed by PT Pindad of Indonesia.
  Wulung military drone, a military drone made by PT Dirgantara Indonesia.
  LAPAN LSU-02, a tactical UAV made by Lapan
  LAPAN LSU-03, a development of LSU-02
  Harimau Tank, created under the Modern Medium Weight Tank (MMWT) collaborative tank program between Turkish manufacturer FNSS and Indonesian manufacturer PT Pindad. The tank is named as "Kaplan MT" in Turkey and "Harimau" (Tiger) in Indonesia.
  Nagapasa-class submarine, an upgraded variant of the Chang Bogo class, built by Indonesian PT PAL in collaboration with the South Korean DSME. Alugoro in particular, is the first submarine assembled in Indonesia, making Indonesia the first country in Southeast Asia that have the capability to build a submarine.
caption: Majapahit Cetbang cannon, collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
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