A prototype of the Anoa fire-support version (FSV) using an Alvis AC 90 turret with the Cockerill 90 mm MkIII M-A1 gun was first unveiled at Indo Defence & Aerospace 2008,[2] it was announced that the APS-3 fire-support version would be deployed into the Indonesian Army services by 2010.

[3] The final, definitive version of the fire support variant was then unveiled at Indo Defence & Aerospace 2014 known as the Badak.

The Badak featured a new design with all-welded monocoque steel hull with STANAG 4569 Level 3 protection, a new 340 hp power pack located at the front left and the driver now seated on the right side (beside the engine), leaving the remainder of the hull clear for the installation of the turret.

[4][5] PT Pindad has signed a contract with Ireland's Timoney Technologies during IDEX 2017 at Abu Dhabi, UAE for a customised Timoney modular drive-line, transfer case, and steering system to upgrade the Badak 6×6 fire support vehicle drive train.

[6] A Pindad Badak with a mockup turret of the Oerlikon Skyranger was shown during Indo Defence 2022 Expo & Forum.