Indonesian Minister of Defense Ryamizard Ryacudu said the exhibition is held every two years.
Addressing the opening ceremony of the exhibition, Indonesian Vice-President stressed the urgent need to use modern and advanced technologies in the defense industries of different countries.
He noted that a large number of defense industry owners from different countries have participated in this year's exhibition and hoped for close engagement of defense industries of Indonesia and of and other countries.
More than 868 exhibitors from 59 countries have participated in the Indonesian Defense Industry Exhibition 2018, which will continue until November 10th.
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