Jakarta. The Indonesian Military (TNI) will showcase over 1,000 military assets from its three branches during the 79th Anniversary celebrations at Silang Monas, Central Jakarta, on Saturday, Oct. 5.

Major General Hariyanto, Chief of TNI's Information Center, said that all soldiers and equipment will undergo rehearsals from Monday to Wednesday, with a final rehearsal on Thursday. Approximately 100,000 soldiers will participate in the ceremony as troops, equipment operators, demonstrators, and security personnel.

The parade will feature 1,059 military assets from the Army, Navy, and Air Force, including tactical vehicles, armored combat vehicles, amphibious tanks, troop transport trucks, and weapon launch systems. Among the Army's assets on display are troop transport trucks, Maung tactical vehicles, Bushmaster and Anoa vehicles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and advanced communication systems. The Army will also showcase chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) decontamination trucks, multi-purpose combat vehicles, and Leopard tanks.

The Navy's presentation will include diving vehicles, RHIB speedboats, long-range anti-ship Yakhont missiles from Russia, and amphibious tanks such as the BTR4 and BMP 3F, which support the Marine Corps.

The Air Force will display various assets, including transport aircraft, fighter jets, and helicopters, along with specialized decontamination trucks, ladder vehicles, mobile radar systems, and anti-drone technology.

Classic cars and motorcycles from local communities will also participate in the parade.

Following the ceremony led by President Joko Widodo, TNI soldiers will demonstrate martial arts, cavalry performances, parachute jumps, and aerobatic shows from the Jupiter Aerobatic Team and Rajawali Flight. The celebration will conclude with performances from popular musicians and bands, including Slank, Dewa, Ari Lasso, and NDX.

Additionally, the Jakarta provincial government recommends that offices near Monas, M.H. Thamrin, and Jenderal Sudirman implement work-from-home (WFH) arrangements on Saturday to ease potential traffic congestion. Traffic management measures will also be enacted in the Sudirman-Thamrin area.