Kadispenad Invites People To Come, Learn And Interact At The TNI AD Fair This Weekend

TNI AD helicopter. (Source: Dispenad)

Head of the Army Information Service Brigadier General Wahyu Yudhayana invited the public to come, study and interact in the TNI AD fair which was held this weekend.

The Indonesian Army is ready to enliven the East Pintu Silang Monas area, Central Jakarta, by holding the "TNI AD Fair 2025" which will be held on September 20, 2025 from 08.00 to 21.00 WIB.

This activity is one of the series of TNI's 80th Anniversary which is expected to bring the TNI closer together, especially the Army and the people.

Kadispenad Brigadier General Wahyu Yudhayana invited the public to attend and experience the excitement of the TNI AD Fair.

"The TNI AD Fair is not only about Alutsista and defense readiness, but also about togetherness with the people. We invite all people to come, learn, interact, as well as enjoy the entertainment we have prepared. Let's celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the TNI with a full spirit of togetherness," he said in a statement from the Indonesian Army, quoted September 19.

In the TNI AD Fair arena, the public can see firsthand various modern, state-of-the-art defense equipment (Alutsista) owned by the TNI AD, ranging from Tiger Tanks, Panser Anoa, Cannons Caesar 155 mm, MLRS Astros II, Radar CM200, Starstreak LML, to Apache AH-64 Helicopters, Bell 412, Fennec AS 550 and Mi-17V5. Various types of latest infantry weapons such as SS2 V5, Caracal, SCAR-L, Minimi, and 60 mm and 81 mm caliber mortars will also be displayed.

In addition, the Indonesian Army has also prepared Field Hospitals (Rumkitlap) complete with free health service, Field Kitchens that will distribute free food to the public, as well as various educational activities such as promotion of soldier recruitment, Military Academy stand, AH Nasution Grand General Museum, to demonstrations of military martial arts and pencak silat, as well as various interesting games.

In total there are 22 TNI AD stands that are ready to greet visitors, including: Kostrad, Kodiklatad, Kopassus, Pusterad, Pussenarmed, Pussenarhanud, Pussenkav, Puspenerbad, Pusziad, Pusbekangad, Puskesad/RSPAD, Puspalad, Puskomlekad, Pusdiklatpassus, Pusdiklatzi, Pusdiklatbekang, Pusdiklatkav, Pusdiklatkad, Ditajenad, Puspomad, and Disminpersad.

Not only education, the TNI AD has also prepared public entertainment through the music stage featuring bands from various TNI AD units such as the Denmabesad Combo Band, General Jaya's Viku Band, Band Cakra Ajen Kostrad, Taji Band Yonif 202, AK Band Yonif 203, Kartika Orchestra Ditajenad, Forty One Band Pusziad, and JMP Band Pusbekangad.

As a form of appreciation, the Indonesian Army has also prepared attractive souvenirs for the first 6,600 visitors to attend the location. This souvenir will be distributed through the stands of the Indonesian Army exhibition during the two days of the TNI AD Fair 2025.

With a combination of education, recreation, and direct interaction, the TNI AD Fair 2025 is expected to become an inspiring public space and strengthen the unity of the TNI with the people.