INDO DEFENCE 2027 EXPO & FORUM:A New Phase of Defence Growth in Southeast Asia Builds Momentum Toward the 11th Edition

Jakarta, April 2026 — Building on its legacy as Indonesia's leading official tri-service defence event, Indo Defence Expo & Forum continues to bring together the world's foremost defence industry players, government officials, and military leaders to strengthen strategic collaboration and accelerate innovation across the defence sector. Rooted in Indonesia's commitment to strengthening its national defence ecosystem, the event provides an unrivalled environment for forging partnerships, exploring emerging technologies, and responding to the shifting and evolving dynamics of the defence landscape.

The defence sector across Asia is entering a phase of accelerated investment and transformation, creating significant opportunities for industry engagement and collaboration. According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies, defence procurement as well as Research and Development (R&D) spending across key Southeast Asian countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, increased by approximately USD 2.7 billion between 2022 and 2024, reaching around USD 10.5 billion and reflecting ongoing momentum in defence investment across the region. This growth reflects a shift toward higher value investments and advanced capabilities, alongside a growing emphasis on strengthening national defence industries through international collaboration, technology transfer, and local production, highlighting expanding opportunities for strategic partnerships across the region.

(Source: Reuters)

This growth trajectory presents significant opportunities for industry engagement. Indo Defence 2027 Expo & Forum continues to expand its international outreach through active participation at the Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA), taking place on 20–23 April 2026. The team will meet prospective exhibitors, partners, and delegates to present the latest event developments and highlight opportunities to be part of its 11th edition.

As part of its comprehensive program, Indo Defence 2027 Expo & Forum will feature expert level seminars, industry forums, and technical presentations addressing key challenges and opportunities within the defence sector. The exhibition will also showcase product exhibitions and product demonstrations of defence technologies, offering participants direct insights into the latest innovations shaping the industry. Reflecting its growing international significance, the upcoming edition is set to scale up significantly, targeting 1,000 exhibitors from 60 countries, including 35 international country pavilions, and attract approximately 47,000 visitors.

To further reinforce its role in supporting national defence capability development, the exhibition will introduce two new dedicated pavilions designed to strengthen collaboration and capability development within Indonesia’s national defence ecosystem. The Innovation Zone, presented in collaboration with the Defence Technology Agency (Batekhan), will support the downstreaming and commercialisation of national defence research, encourage collaboration between research institutions and industry players, and provide visibility for emerging defence technology enterprises. Complementing this initiative, the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Zone, in partnership with the Defence Maintenance Agency (Baharwat), will highlight national MRO capabilities while facilitating engagement with international partners and technical collaborators, supporting Indonesia’s broader objective to strengthen its position within the regional defence maintenance ecosystem.

Indo Defence, incorporating with Indo Aerospace and Indo Marine Expo & Forum, is scheduled to take place on 12–15 May 2027 at the Nusantara International Convention Exhibition (NICE), PIK 2, Tangerang, Indonesia. As Indonesia’s Official Tri-Service Defence, Aerospace, Maritime, and Security Event, the exhibition will bring together global industry leaders, technology providers, government representatives, and key defence stakeholders to explore collaboration opportunities and contribute to the continued advancement of defence industries across Indonesia and Southeast Asia.

Meet our team in Malaysia and schedule your meeting with us!

The Indo Defence team will be present at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur, at Level 2, Hall 6, Booth No. 6870, as part of the Indonesia Pavilion, from 20–23 April 2026.

Please visit us to discuss your participation and we’re eager to customize your involvement. Looking forward to meet you and gather with 11 companies from Indonesia:

1. INDO DEFENCE 2027 EXPO & FORUM

2. PT DAHANA

3. PT DIRGANTARA INDONESIA

4. PT GARUDA MAINTENANCE FACILITY AERO ASIA TBK

5. PT KOMODO ARMAMENT INDONESIA

6. PT LANGIT BIRU PARASUT

7. PT NUSANTARA TURBIN DAN PROPULSI

8. PT PAL INDONESIA

9. PT PINDAD

10. PT RIDHO AGUNG MITRA ABADI (J-FORCES GROUP)

11. PT TEKNOLOGI MILITER INDONESIA

For further information, please contact:

Ms. Kelly Hutauruk,

Junior Sales Manager

Email: kelly@indodefence.com

Mobile : +62 818 08 200 902

Ms. Ratu Rodiah,

Sales Executive

Email: ratu@indodefence.com

Mobile: +62 812 8700 4362

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About INDO DEFENCE

Initiated in 2004 and hosted by the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia, Indo Defence has evolved as one of the world’s largest and most influential defence exhibitions, showcasing over two decades of excellence across Tri-Service Defence, Aerospace, Maritime, and Security sectors. The 10th edition of Indo Defence marked a significant milestone, featuring a total gross exhibition area of 70.000 square meters, uniting 1,183 participants and a record setting 32 country pavilions. A total of 67 countries showcased their defence capabilities and sent official delegations, attracting 45,691 visitors who engaged throughout the event’s four action packed days.