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Indonesian Special Forces Use Ukrainian-Made Vulkan Rifles

Key Takeaways
  • Indonesian Kopasgat personnel use Ukrainian-made Vulkan rifles.
  • Rifles are chambered in 7.62×39 mm.
  • Vulkan rifles have a bullpup configuration and Kalashnikov-derived operating system.
  • Ukraine's Armed Forces adopted Vulkan rifles in 2017.
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Strategic Implications

This sighting may indicate a growing interest in Ukrainian defense technology among international partners. The use of Vulkan rifles by Indonesian Special Forces suggests a potential expansion of Ukrainian arms exports, which could have implications for the global defense market.

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What Happened

Rare Sighting Of Ukrainian Bullpup Assault Rifles Outside Ukraine

Indonesian Air Force special operations personnel have been spotted carrying Ukrainian-made Vulkan bullpup assault rifles, marking a rare instance of the weapon being used outside Ukraine. The rifles, chambered in 7.62×39 mm, were seen during the 81st TNI Anniversary Day Parade in East Jakarta. The Vulkan is a Ukrainian assault rifle based on a bullpup layout, with a Kalashnikov-derived operating system. This development was first reported by UNITED24 Media.

Source | Originally Published: October 5, 2026

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Key Takeaways
  • Indonesian Kopasgat personnel use Ukrainian-made Vulkan rifles.
  • Rifles are chambered in 7.62×39 mm.
  • Vulkan rifles have a bullpup configuration and Kalashnikov-derived operating system.
  • Ukraine's Armed Forces adopted Vulkan rifles in 2017.
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Strategic Implications

This sighting may indicate a growing interest in Ukrainian defense technology among international partners. The use of Vulkan rifles by Indonesian Special Forces suggests a potential expansion of Ukrainian arms exports, which could have implications for the global defense market.

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What Happened

Rare Sighting Of Ukrainian Bullpup Assault Rifles Outside Ukraine

Indonesian Air Force special operations personnel have been spotted carrying Ukrainian-made Vulkan bullpup assault rifles, marking a rare instance of the weapon being used outside Ukraine. The rifles, chambered in 7.62×39 mm, were seen during the 81st TNI Anniversary Day Parade in East Jakarta. The Vulkan is a Ukrainian assault rifle based on a bullpup layout, with a Kalashnikov-derived operating system. This development was first reported by UNITED24 Media.

Source | Originally Published: October 5, 2026

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