International exhibition for defence, security and military technologies.
IDEF 2027 is the 18th International Defence Industry Fair, bringing together major players from the global defence and security ecosystem in Istanbul. The event will showcase advanced defence technologies and solutions across land, naval and air systems, while providing a professional platform for international business and strategic cooperation.
The exhibition is designed to connect defence companies, military and civilian delegations, government representatives, decision-makers, technology developers and industry professionals. Alongside product displays, IDEF 2027 will feature panels, seminars, product presentations, signing ceremonies and business meetings.
IDEF 2027 will be held from May 3 to 9, 2027, at the Istanbul Expo Center. The official organizer is KFA Fuarcılık A.Ş.
IDEF provides a professional environment for discovering advanced defence technologies and developing international business relationships.
Visitors can:
The previous edition, IDEF 2025, brought together 1,491 companies from 49 countries, official delegations from 100 countries and more than 120,000 visitors from 114 countries, demonstrating the exhibition’s international scale.
IDEF 2027 is suitable for:
IDEF 2027 covers a broad range of defence and security technologies, including:
IDEF 2027 is the 18th International Defence Industry Fair, an international exhibition focused on defence, security, military equipment, and related technologies.
IDEF 2027 will be held from 3 to 9 May 2027.
The exhibition will take place at Istanbul Expo Center (İstanbul Fuar Merkezi) in Istanbul, Türkiye.
KFA Fuarcılık A.Ş. is the official exhibition organizer. The Turkish Armed Forces Foundation has management and responsibility for the fair.
IDEF 2027 is hosted by the Ministry of National Defence of the Republic of Türkiye, with the support of the Presidency of Defence Industries.
IDEF covers defence and security sectors including land, naval and aerospace systems, military equipment, defence electronics, security technologies, logistics, communication systems, and related technologies.
The exhibition is primarily aimed at defence and security professionals, official delegations, industry representatives, technology developers, procurement professionals, and other relevant sector stakeholders.
Yes. IDEF is an international defence industry exhibition and provides opportunities for companies from different countries to present their products and develop business contacts.
International professionals and relevant industry representatives can attend the exhibition, subject to the official visitor registration and access requirements.
Yes. Companies developing defence technologies, military equipment, electronics, security systems, aerospace solutions, and related products can use IDEF as a platform for presenting their capabilities and meeting industry professionals.
Visitors can explore a wide range of defence and security products, systems, technologies, vehicles, equipment, electronics, communication solutions, and support technologies.
Yes. IDEF includes planned meetings between official delegations, participating companies, and relevant industry representatives, providing opportunities for professional and business discussions.
IDEF brings together international delegations, defence companies, technology developers, and industry professionals, creating opportunities to present products, establish contacts, and explore potential cooperation.
For the latest information about dates, visitor registration, exhibitors, events, and participation procedures, visitors should check the official IDEF website before planning their visit.
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