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June 18, 2025, 07:00
INSIGHT HARBOR- President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto, accompanied by Indonesian Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, officially opened the Indo Defense 2025 Expo & Forum at the Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo) in Kemayoran, North Jakarta, on Wednesday (June 11, 2025). The event, themed “Defense Partnerships for Global Peace & Stability,” marks the 10th edition and is the largest defense industry exhibition on the global stage.
The opening ceremony began with the singing of the national anthem “Indonesia Raya,” followed by a prayer and a report on the readiness of Indo Defence 2025 by the Indonesian Minister of Defense.
Defense Minister Sjafrie stated that Indo Defence, held from June 11 to 14, 2025, was attended by 1,180 exhibition participants, with confirmed attendance from 42 friendly nations through 659 foreign companies and 521 domestic manufacturers.
“Specifically reported to the President, in Indo Defence, many productions are now being led by the younger generation of the nation's children who possess the spirit of Indonesian technocratic nationalism. This signifies the era of the rise of the modern technocratic generation in Indonesia,” said Defense Minister Sjafrie.
This exhibition not only showcases modern defense equipment such as drones, radars, and combat vehicles, but also serves as a meeting place for stakeholders from the military, government, and defense industries.
Focus on Domestic Industry
The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Defense, emphasizes the importance of technology transfer and strengthening defense offsets. Indo Defense provides a platform for local industries such as PT Pindad, PT PAL, and PT Dirgantara Indonesia to showcase their capabilities and establish international cooperation.
According to an official statement from the organizers, Indo Defence 2025 will also serve as a platform for a number of MoUs and strategic agreements between Indonesia and its foreign partners regarding defense modernization.
The event then continued with the inauguration of the Indo Defense 2025 Expo and Forum, marked by the launch of the MV3-EV electric tactical vehicle produced by PT Pindad. The launch of the MV3-EV vehicle was carried out symbolically through the signing of a plaque and the naming of the vehicle by the President of the Republic of Indonesia. On this occasion, the President named the vehicle “Pandu”—inspired by the epic figure from the Mahabharata known as the pioneer or first leader—with the hope that it will become a pioneer in the development of national electric vehicles in the future.
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