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 is the 18th International Defence Industry Fair, an international exhibition focused on defence, security and military technologies. It brings together defence companies, government representatives, military delegations, decision-makers and technology developers.
IDEF 2027 will be held from May 3 to May 9, 2027.
The exhibition will take place at the Istanbul Expo Center (İstanbul Fuar Merkezi) in Istanbul, Türkiye.
IDEF 2027 is organized by KFA Fuarcılık A.Ş. It is hosted by the Ministry of National Defence of the Republic of Türkiye, supported by the Presidency of Defence Industries and managed by the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation.
IDEF covers a wide range of defence and security sectors, including land, naval and air systems, defence electronics, communication, surveillance, logistics, military equipment and advanced security technologies.
Visitors can discover military vehicles, naval systems, aviation technologies, unmanned systems, radar and sensors, communication systems, defence electronics, logistics equipment, security technologies and other defence-related solutions.
The exhibition is intended primarily for defence industry professionals, military and government delegations, procurement officials, contractors, manufacturers, technology developers, international buyers and companies involved directly or indirectly in the defence industry.
Yes. International business cooperation is one of the central objectives of IDEF. The event brings together international delegations, defence companies and decision-makers and provides opportunities for strategic partnerships and business meetings.
Yes. Land systems are one of the principal areas of IDEF, covering technologies and products designed for land-based defence and military operations.
Yes. Naval and maritime systems are among the key areas of IDEF 2027, alongside land and air systems.
Yes. Air systems and aviation-related defence technologies form an important part of the exhibition's scope. IDEF provides a platform for companies developing advanced air and aerospace-related defence solutions.
IDEF's broader security scope includes digital security, cyber defence and integrated security solutions. The official exhibition platform also highlights cybersecurity and crisis-management technologies among its security-related areas.
Yes. IDEF 2027 plans a dedicated meetings platform designed to facilitate direct contacts between Turkish authorities, international delegations and participating companies and to support international business cooperation.
IDEF is a specialized professional trade fair for people directly or indirectly involved in the defence industry. The official rules state that visitors must be 18 or older, with limited exceptions for people under 18 who work in the defence industry and can provide appropriate documentation.
IDEF is one of the major international defence industry exhibitions. The 2025 edition attracted 1,491 participating companies from 49 countries, official delegations from 100 countries and more than 120,000 visitors from 114 countries, highlighting its importance as a global defence-industry meeting point.
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