ASIM, Apr 19
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:
- INDO DEFENCE 2027 EXPO & FORUM
- PT DAHANA
- PT DIRGANTARA INDONESIA
- PT GARUDA MAINTENANCE FACILITY AERO ASIA TBK
- PT KOMODO ARMAMENT INDONESIA
- PT LANGIT BIRU PARASUT
- PT NUSANTARA TURBIN DAN PROPULSI
- PT PAL INDONESIA
- PT PINDAD
- PT RIDHO AGUNG MITRA ABADI (J-FORCES GROUP)
- PT TEKNOLOGI MILITER INDONESIA
