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BUILDING on its legacy as Indonesia’s leading official tri-service defence event, Indo Defence Expo & Forum will be present at SOFEX Jordan in Aqaba International Exhibition & Convention Centre, at Hall 3 Booth No. H323 from October 27-29, 2026.
This growth trajectory presents significant opportunities for industry engagement, continuing to expand its international outreach through active participation at SOFEX Jordan. 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.
Indo Defence, incorporating with Indo Aerospace and Indo Marine Expo & Forum, is scheduled to take place on May 12-15, 2027 at the Nusantara International Convention Exhibition (NICE), PIK 2, Tangerang, Indonesia. The event 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. The event will also 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.
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. Indonesia’s efforts to strengthen its domestic industries are opening new opportunities for the development of its national defence sector. With around 3% of the world’s copper reserves, Indonesia has strong potential to develop its domestic supply chain through downstream processing. Recent efforts to connect the mining sector with the defence industry, including the local production of brass cups for ammunition components, show how domestic resources can support the development of defence manufacturing capabilities. This development also creates opportunities for collaboration between government, state-owned enterprises, research institutions, and private industry. As Indonesia continues to strengthen its defence industry, collaboration across sectors will be important to support local production, technology development, and stronger participation in the regional and global defence market.
As part of its comprehensive programme, 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 1,200 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 three new dedicated zones designed to strengthen collaboration and capability development within Indonesia’s national defence ecosystem. The Innovation Zone 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 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. Further expanding the scope of these new zones, the CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive) Zone will provide a platform for collaboration and innovation, bringing together industry, defence agencies, emergency response teams, researchers, and end users to showcase the latest CBRNE technologies and capabilities. The zone will also support greater preparedness, interoperability, and capability development in addressing evolving CBRNE threats at regional and international levels.-–shp/adj/dl (Pix:INDODEFENCE)
