Recent data showing Indonesia’s defence import value surpassing US$65 million in the first seven months of 2025, a year on year increase of nearly 44%, underscores a significant reality: Indonesia’s demand for defence equipment and advanced military technologies continues to grow at an accelerated pace. This rising import trend signals an expanding market and highlights the urgent need for strengthened cooperation between global defence manufacturers and Indonesia’s security and defence stakeholders.
Against this backdrop, the Indo Defence 2026 Expo & Forum, Indonesia’s official tri-service defence, aerospace, maritime, and security event, emerges as the most strategic gateway for global industry players seeking to enter or expand their presence in one of Asia’s most dynamic defence markets. As one of the largest defence shows in the world that celebrates over two decades of success, Indo Defence consistently brings together more than one thousand of exhibitors from around the world, high level delegations, policymakers, military authorities, and industry leaders.
The surge in defence imports reinforces Indonesia’s ongoing efforts to modernize its military capabilities and diversify its defence procurement. This provides a clear opportunity for international manufacturers, technology developers, and solution providers to showcase their latest innovations directly to key decision makers. Indo Defence offers an unparalleled platform for companies to engage in meaningful dialogue, explore procurement needs, and build long term strategic partnerships.
More than an exhibition, Indo Defence serves as a catalyst for collaboration, facilitating technology and knowledge transfer, cooperation development opportunities, industrial partnerships, and strengthening Indonesia’s defence industry ecosystem. As Indonesia seeks to balance capability enhancement with greater self reliance, cooperation with global defence leaders becomes increasingly vital.
Companies offering defence systems, cybersecurity technologies, unmanned platforms, surveillance solutions, military vehicles, communications systems, and advanced components are strongly encouraged to participate. Indo Defence provides direct access to a rapidly growing market and a government actively investing in modern, resilient, and technologically advanced defence capabilities.
With Indonesia’s defence needs continuing to expand, Indo Defence Expo & Forum invites global industry players to secure their presence and showcase their cutting edge solutions at the region’s most influential defence exhibition. This is the moment to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the future of Indonesia’s defence modernization.
A Strategic Meeting Point
Looking ahead, Indo Defence 2026, incorporating the Indo Aerospace and Indo Marine 2026 Expo & Forum, will be held from November 18–21, 2026, in Jakarta, Indonesia, serving as a key global meeting point.
The upcoming exhibition introduces two strategic areas: The Innovation Zone and the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Zone. The Innovation Zone serves as an accelerator for commercializing national defense research (BATEKHAN), fostering industry collaboration, and supporting defense technology start-ups. Meanwhile, the MRO Zone aims to showcase national MRO capabilities (Baharwat), attract global investment and technical partnerships, while solidifying Indonesia’s position as a regional defense maintenance hub.
Meet Our Team at Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX) 2025!
In line with its vision of becoming a more globally connected platform, the Indo Defence organizing committee continues to strengthen its international presence through a series of promotional activities and collaborations abroad. For more information about the upcoming event, please meet our team at the Egypt International Exhibition Centre, Booth No. H3-E59, from 1-4 December 2025. You are welcome to discuss participation opportunities and explore potential collaborations. During the exhibition, the team will also present the latest updates and information on Indo Defence, Indo Aerospace, and Indo Marine 2026 Expo & Forum, Indonesia’s premier integrated platform for the defence, aerospace, maritime, and security industries.
