Jakarta, January 2026 — Indo Defence 2026 Expo & Forum continues to align its positioning with
the evolving priorities of the global defence industry. In 2026, defence development is increasingly
shaped by the need for integrated, interoperable, and future ready capabilities across land, air,
maritime, and cyber domains. Key growth areas such as digital integration, counter drone systems,
and underwater and subsea technologies are becoming central to defence capability planning,
reflecting a global shift toward networked and multi-domain defence structures. (Source: Naval Technology)
Within this evolving industry landscape, Indo Defence take part at a showcase of defence,
technology, and maritime exhibition held in Qatar on 19–21 January 2026. The engagement
served as an opportunity to observe current industry directions, exchange professional
perspectives, and reinforce Indo Defence’s position as Indonesia’s Official Tri-Service Defence
Exhibition, officially endorsed and organised to connect global defence industry players with
Indonesia’s defence ecosystem.
The 11th edition of Indo Defence is designed to support national and regional defence development
through a comprehensive exhibition and forum program. The event will feature expert level
seminars, industry forums, and technical presentations addressing contemporary defence priorities,
alongside product exhibitions and product demonstrations showcasing deployed defence
technologies. This program is designed to facilitate engagement among defence manufacturers,
system integrators, government institutions, armed forces, and security stakeholders.
In support of industry readiness and innovation, the upcoming exhibition will introduce two
dedicated strategic program areas: The Innovation Zone and the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul
(MRO) Zone. The Innovation Zone serves as an accelerator for commercializing national defence
research (BATEKHAN), fostering industry collaboration, and supporting defence technology
start-ups. Meanwhile, the MRO Zone aims to showcase national MRO capabilities (Baharwat),
attract global investment and technical partnerships, while solidifying Indonesia’s position as a
regional defence maintenance hub.
Indo Defence plays a vital role in bridging global innovation with regional operational needs,
supporting capability development, industrial collaboration, and long term defence resilience.
Through continued engagement with global defence platforms and ongoing alignment with market
developments, Indo Defence 2026 ensures that its exhibition content, featured technologies, and
strategic focus remain relevant to current and future defence requirements.
Indo Defence 2026 Expo & Forum, incorporating with Indo Aerospace and Indo Marine 2026 Expo
& Forum will take place on 18–21 November 2026 at Jakarta, Indonesia as a part of Indonesia’s
Official Tri-Service Defence, Aerospace, Maritime, and Security Event.
Meet Our Team in Qatar and schedule your meeting with us!
Please contact our team to arrange a meeting and explore the opportunities of Indo Defence 2026
Expo & Forum has to offer. You are welcome to discuss your participation opportunities and explore
potential collaborations.
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.
Indo Defence 2025 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.
