“This collaboration seeks to maximise the role of the nation’s children in weaponry manufacturing,” Bambang told Indonesia Defense Magazine (IDM), Wednesday (2/11).
The Indo Defense 2022 Expo & Forum was held again after two years hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The event, scheduled from November 2-5 was held at three locations, namely JIExpo Kemayoran, Pondok Dayung Naval Base and the south apron of Halim Perdanakusuma AFB.
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Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto said the exhibition aims to showcase the latest military technologies. He also appreciated the high quality of equipment produced by 155 state-owned and privately-held Indonesian defense manufacturers and their readiness to compete at the global level. In total, the expo is also participated in by 905 defense companies from 59 countries. (un)