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INDO DEFENCE 2027 EXPO & FORUM: Fosters International Connections in Advancing Defence Technology
Jakarta, November 2026 - As Indonesia continues to expand its defence industry capabilities and international partnerships, Indo Defence Expo & Forum remains committed to connecting Indonesia and Southeast Asia’s defence industry with global developments in defence technology. With a longstanding role in bringing together industry leaders, government stakeholders, and technology developers, the exhibition continues to strengthen its international outreach in support of collaboration across the defence, aerospace, maritime, and security sectors.
Hosted by the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia, Indo Defence has established itself as a key international meeting point for the defence, aerospace, maritime, and security industries. The event provides a meeting point for global industry players to explore business opportunities, exchange expertise, and develop partnerships supporting defence capability advancement.
The growing strategic importance of unmanned combat aircraft is reflected in Indonesia’s efforts to explore international defence industry cooperation. In May 2026, Turkish and Indonesian defence industry companies signed a framework agreement for the Bayraktar KIZILELMA unmanned combat aircraft. The agreement outlines plans for an initial delivery of 12 aircraft starting in 2028, with an option for an additional 48 aircraft, alongside plans to develop local production, maintenance, and support capabilities in Indonesia. These developments highlight opportunities to strengthen domestic defence industry capabilities while expanding international cooperation in unmanned technologies.
(Source: Anadolu Agency)
In line with these developments, the Indo Defence organising committee will visit an Asia’s drone exhibition in Thailand, from 11–13 November 2026. The visit forms part of the committee’s ongoing international outreach to engage with industry stakeholders, follow emerging technology developments, and explore potential collaboration opportunities ahead of Indo Defence 2027 Expo & Forum.
Indo Defence, incorporating Indo Aerospace and Indo Marine Expo & Forum, will take place in Nusantara International Convention Exhibition (NICE), PIK2, Tangerang, Indonesia, on 12–15 May 2027 as part of Indonesia’s Official Tri-Service Defence, Aerospace, Maritime, and Security Event. The exhibition is set to scale up significantly, targeting 1,200 exhibitors from 60 countries, including 35 international country pavilions, and attract approximately 47,000 visitors. The event will provide a platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration through expert level seminars, industry forums, and technical presentations, alongside product exhibitions as well as product demonstrations of deployed defence technologies.
Meet our team in Thailand and schedule your meeting with us!
The Indo Defence organising committee will be visiting Bangkok, Thailand (IMPACT Exhibition & Convention Center), from 11–13 November 2026, represented by the following Ministry of Defence officials:
Air Commodore (TNI) Dedy Laksmono, S.E., S.T., M.M., Director of Defence Technology and Industry, Directorate General of Defence Potential, Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia
Lieutenant Colonel (Indonesian Air Force) Dany Setiawan, S.T., M.Han., Acting Head of Defence Technology Potential Management Section, Subdirectorate of Defence Technology Potential, Directorate General of Defence Potential, Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia
Please contact our team to arrange a meeting and explore the opportunities of Indo Defence Expo & Forum has to offer. You are welcome to discuss your participation opportunities and explore potential collaborations.
For further information, please contact:
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. A total of 67 countries participated by showcasing products, sending official delegations, and contributing to international representation, attracting 45,691 visitors throughout the event’s four action-packed days.
