“This event is a strategic venue to enhance bilateral and multilateral relations in the defense sector,” Gunawan said during the expo here on Wednesday.
He noted that hundreds of defense sector companies are showcasing their top products at the event.
These interactions, he explained, could lead to transactions and collaborations, including the purchase of defense equipment and joint product development between domestic and international industries.
Such engagements, he added, have the potential to foster deeper cooperation between countries and promote peace through industrial partnerships. Gunawan emphasized that this aligns with Indonesia’s values.
He assured that the exhibition would help foster peace between countries and strong security stability.
“In accordance with what the President (Prabowo Subianto) said, Indonesia is a country that loves peace but also values independence. Therefore, there should be no war that leads to destruction,” he said.
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At this year’s expo, Indonesia is showcasing a variety of defense products developed by the domestic industry. These include the Maung electric military vehicle, the Harimau medium tank, the SS3 assault rifle, the Red White frigate, a hospital ship and landing platform dock, as well as modernized F-15 fighter aircraft.
The exhibition is taking place from June 11 to 14, 2025, at JIExpo Kemayoran in Jakarta, and features the participation of 1,180 companies from 55 countries. Among the participating nations are Turkey, the United States, and France.
Through the event, Indonesia aims to raise international recognition of its defense capabilities and technologies.
Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin also expressed hope that several cooperation contracts between domestic and foreign defense manufacturers will be signed during the expo.
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Editor: M Razi Rahman
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