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

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Several families spent their weekend visiting the main weapon system (alutsista) exhibition at TNI Fair 2026 held in the Monas area, Central Jakarta, on Saturday (19/9/2026).

In the open space with the Monas Monument as the backdrop, visitors strolled alongside rows of combat vehicles, missiles, weapons, and equipment used by TNI units.

The partly cloudy weather brightened the atmosphere, attracting a lively crowd. Many families came with their children.

Some children showed great enthusiasm as they were given the chance to closely observe combat vehicles and even pose for photos on the displayed vehicles.

White tents and standing banners featuring information about the alutsista were lined along the exhibition path.

One visitor, Idris (38), said he deliberately brought his child to the TNI Fair to show him the alutsista firsthand.

"I brought my child here because usually he only sees combat vehicles on the internet. Now he can see the real thing up close," Idris said when met at the venue.

According to Idris, his child was quite curious when viewing the vehicles and weapons on display.

"He's been asking a lot of questions, especially when seeing the big vehicles and wondering what they are used for," he added.

Similarly, Nola (35) came with her son, Rifky (10).

For Nola, the visit was more than just a family outing.

She wanted to use the exhibition as an opportunity to introduce her child to the various TNI equipment he had only previously seen on television or the internet.

"It’s also a chance to take a stroll with my child. Since there's a TNI exhibition, I thought it would be great for him to see everything directly," Nola said.

Rifky looked fascinated observing the large vehicles at the exhibition area.

He also paid close attention to several vehicles equipped with weaponry.