"Excited by So Many Combat Vehicles" Children Ride Tanks at TNI Fair 2026

"I’m happy because there are so many combat vehicles. My favorite are the big ones that have weapons," Rifky said.

He admitted that the experience of seeing the alutsista directly was very different from watching on a screen.

"Usually I only see them on my phone, but now I can see them in person and take photos," he added.

Other children could also be seen taking photos with their parents near the combat vehicles.

Some even climbed onto parts of the vehicles that were open to visitors.

TNI soldiers and Marine Corps personnel stationed around the area helped manage visitors and also assisted with photo requests.

Various types of alutsista were displayed at TNI Fair 2026.

Among them were the Aster 15 and VL MICA surface-to-air missiles, manufactured by MBDA, France.

Both missiles were showcased atop launchers.

Next to them were banners detailing technical specifications such as range, speed, and warhead weight.

Not far from this spot stood the BTR-4 armored vehicle made in Ukraine, belonging to the 1st Marine Cavalry Regiment.

Informational panels surrounding the vehicle noted the BTR-4’s operational range of up to 690 kilometers, a top speed of 110 kilometers per hour, and weight between 18-26 tons.

The vehicle's large size attracted visitors who paused to examine its exterior and capture photos.

The exhibition also featured equipment used for maritime operations.

One example is the Sealcarrier belonging to the Frogman Command (Kopaska), made by PT M.S.T. Industri, United Kingdom, in 2017.