IndoDefence is now one of the most important event in the region and recognized by the Defence & Security industry as the indispensable place to be, to learn, to network and to do business.

Indonesia, the largest country in Southeast Asia plays a key strategic role in the geo-political development in the region. In addition, with its vast geographical spread, the need to upgrade its military equipment and technology is critical in maintaining the country’s security. At the same time, the Indonesian Defence Industry has embraced the concept of cooperation and joint ventures in promoting the growth of this sector. It is not surprising that Indonesia is the bright spot for vendors of military technology and services in the region.

The Indonesian defense market, estimated to value US$8.1 billion in 2013, is expected to grow at a CAGR of 22.4% during the forecast period to value US$18.2 billion in 2017. The primary stimulator of defense expenditure is the government military modernization program, which was undertaken to compensate for the severe military underfunding during the review period. It is currently estimated that the defense budget is capable of satisfying only 52% of the country’s required military defense expenditure.

INDODefence 2014, the 6th in its series, will host over 603 companies from 45 countries and 25 pavilion from Australia, Azerbaijan, Republic of Belarus, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, France, German, India, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, The Netherlands, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, and United States of America.

This is back of the overwhelming success of Indo Defence 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2010 will undoubtedly be the platform for international defence industry to showcase a full range of military products and technology to meet the increasing demand of the local defence industry.