Defense Ministry Hosts Indo Defence 2022 Expo and Forum, an International Defense Industry Exhibition

The Ministry of Defense announced the Indo Defence 2022 Expo and Forum, an international defense industry exhibition held on November 2-5, 2022 at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, under the theme "Peace, Prosperity, Strong Defence." The main exhibition ran from Wednesday (11/02/2022) to Saturday (11/05/2022). Professional visitors were served from Wednesday to Friday, while the public day was Saturday with an entry fee of Rp 50,000. Supporting events included an Aircraft Display at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base and a Naval Ship Display at the Indonesian Navy Pondok Dayung Pier, both open to invited guests and the public with specific requirements. Registration and shuttle buses were provided at JIExpo Kemayoran. The biennial exhibition was expected to involve more than 900 industries from 57 countries. Indonesia has 207 defense industries, with 151 confirmed to participate. Exhibits ranged from small arms to armored vehicles, aircraft, warships, and components. Visitors were encouraged to register at https://visitorreg.id/q/IDD22 and find more information at the official sites. Officials emphasized that the event supports domestic industry development, export opportunities, and collaboration across business-to-business and government-to-government channels.

Opportunities for Indonesia

The expo is positioned as a strategic platform to promote defense products and services and strengthen industry capacity through marketing and partnerships.

Officials noted the export potential of local products already used abroad, such as LPD-class landing platform docks, transport aircraft, and small arms. The event was expected to proceed despite global tensions, reinforcing the commitment of Indonesia to industry development.

The forum also enables communication, cooperation, and transactions among industry players, aligned with national defense procurement plans and budgets.