A: Hey there! Have any exciting news to share?
B: Not really, what's up?
A: Well, did you hear Indonesia is hosting a big international defense fair in Jakarta?
B: No, I didn't. Who's participating?
A: Almost 1200 companies from 32 countries like the US, China, and France are there! It's organized by their defense ministry.
B: Wow, that sounds important. What did their president have to say about it?
A: He emphasized the need for investment in defense because, as he put it, "A nation that neglects its defense usually loses its independence."
B: That's a strong statement! So what are these big companies showing off?
A: Major foreign defense manufacturers are showcasing their latest tech to governments and military officials. China's presence is huge, with booths everywhere.
B: Indonesia seems interested in upgrading its military. I heard they might buy Rafale fighter jets from France.
A: Yeah, that's right! They're also considering purchasing fighters from the US, China, and Russia. The government is even planning to increase defense spending as a percentage of their GDP.
B: That sounds like a big commitment. When does this expo end?
A: It runs through Saturday. So plenty of time to check out all the cool tech!
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Indonesia is hosting its biennial international defense exhibition in Jakarta.
Nearly 1200 companies from 32 countries, including the United States, China, and France are exhibiting in the fair, which is organized by the defense ministry.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, who served as the defense minister in the previous administration, stressed his commitment to defense.
Addressing the opening ceremony, he said that "history has told us that a nation that does not want to invest in its defense, usually will experience their independence being stolen away."
Major foreign defense manufacturers are pitching their cutting-edge products to governments and military officials from around the world.
China's presence is large with booths in almost every hall.
Indonesia has already pledged to purchase French-made Rafale fighter jets. It is also considering the possibility of acquiring fighters from the US, China and Russia.
The government plans to increase the ratio of defense spending to GDP.
The expo continues through Saturday.
B: Not really, what's up?
A: Well, did you hear Indonesia is hosting a big international defense fair in Jakarta?
B: No, I didn't. Who's participating?
A: Almost 1200 companies from 32 countries like the US, China, and France are there! It's organized by their defense ministry.
B: Wow, that sounds important. What did their president have to say about it?
A: He emphasized the need for investment in defense because, as he put it, "A nation that neglects its defense usually loses its independence."
B: That's a strong statement! So what are these big companies showing off?
A: Major foreign defense manufacturers are showcasing their latest tech to governments and military officials. China's presence is huge, with booths everywhere.
B: Indonesia seems interested in upgrading its military. I heard they might buy Rafale fighter jets from France.
A: Yeah, that's right! They're also considering purchasing fighters from the US, China, and Russia. The government is even planning to increase defense spending as a percentage of their GDP.
B: That sounds like a big commitment. When does this expo end?
A: It runs through Saturday. So plenty of time to check out all the cool tech!
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Indonesia is hosting its biennial international defense exhibition in Jakarta.
Nearly 1200 companies from 32 countries, including the United States, China, and France are exhibiting in the fair, which is organized by the defense ministry.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, who served as the defense minister in the previous administration, stressed his commitment to defense.
Addressing the opening ceremony, he said that "history has told us that a nation that does not want to invest in its defense, usually will experience their independence being stolen away."
Major foreign defense manufacturers are pitching their cutting-edge products to governments and military officials from around the world.
China's presence is large with booths in almost every hall.
Indonesia has already pledged to purchase French-made Rafale fighter jets. It is also considering the possibility of acquiring fighters from the US, China and Russia.
The government plans to increase the ratio of defense spending to GDP.
The expo continues through Saturday.
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Indonesia is hosting the biennial international defense fair in Jakarta, attended by nearly 1200 companies from 32 countries. Companies like those from the US, China, and France are exhibiting their latest technology to governments and military officials. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250612_30/
Date: June 12, 2025
Created: 2025/06/13 07:10
Updated: 2025/12/08 03:42
Last Read: 2025/06/13 07:28