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The innovative achievements of the academic community at the Indonesian Defense University (Unhan RI) marked a remarkable milestone at the prestigious Japan Design and Invention Expo (JDIE) 2025, securing the highest honor, the Grand Prize, along with two Gold Medals from Japan on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

During the event, the Unhan delegation also received two Special Awards for The Best International Invention & Innovation, presented by the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) and Aurensia Company, Thailand, in recognition of their outstanding innovation, kemhan.go.id reported.

This achievement reinforces Unhan RI’s role as a national laboratory for the development of strategic innovations, while also affirming its commitment to advancing research and innovation with real-world impact, both on a national level and the global stage.

The competition, held in Bellesalle, Tokyo, Japan, from July 4–6, 2025, was organized by the World Intellectual Invention Property Association (WIIPA) and attracted innovators from various countries.

At the event, Unhan RI fielded two elite teams from the university’s Faculty of Engineering and Defense Technology.

The first team, Defender Team, presented an innovative project titled DEFEND, Detection of Emergencies and Features for Enhanced Network Defense. The second team showcased Advanced System Professional Rescue Robot (ASPRO), designed as a high-tech intelligent robotics-based rescue solution.

The first team leveraged artificial intelligence technology to detect potential threats to national vital assets. Their project, DEFEND, earned a Gold Medal at JDIE 2025.

Meanwhile, the second team’s innovation, ASPRO, a smart robotic rescue system, won both the Grand Prize and a Gold Medal.

Both Unhan RI teams were led by Contingent Commander Col. Inf. Adam Mardamsyah, M.Han., who also serves as Head of the Informatics Study Program and Lecturer in the Electrical Engineering Program, Faculty of Engineering and Defense Technology.

This proud achievement is expected to serve as an inspiration for the Unhan RI academic community to continue advancing innovation and responding to the challenges of modern defense. 

Unhan RI stands as a pioneering institution dedicated to advancing defense and strategic studies. Established in 2009, Unhan was envisioned as a center of excellence for cultivating future leaders in national defense, security, and resilience, open not only to military personnel but also to civilians, academics, and professionals from diverse backgrounds.

Unhan’s academic programs span undergraduate to doctoral levels,integrating military science with disciplines such as politics, economics, technology, and culture.

Its commitment to the Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi - education, research, and community service - has positioned it as a national think tank and innovation hub.

Its success at the Japan Design and Invention Expo (JDIE) 2025 underscores Unhan’s role as a strategic innovation lab with real-world impact.

With strong support from the Indonesian government, including the recent inauguration of the Bhinneka Tunggal Ika Campus by President Prabowo Subianto, Unhan continues to expand its influence, preparing graduates not only for defense roles but also for leadership in science, technology, and national development.