IDEF 2025 Ends with a Magnificent Finale: 103 Countries, 120,000 Visitors, $9 Billion in Deals

IDEF 2025 – The 17th International Defense Industry Fair, one of the largest showcases of the Turkish defense industry, concluded with record-breaking results. With participation from 1,491 companies and 103 countries, the fair welcomed over 120,000 visitors and once again demonstrated our global presence in the sector with approximately $9 billion in contracts.
IDEF 2025, which showcased Türkiye's domestic production power, export potential, and technological vision globally, paved the way for significant collaborations in the fields of defense, security, and aerospace. Leading companies such as ASELSAN, TUSAŞ, ROKETSAN, HAVELSAN, BAYKAR, STM, SARSILMAZ, OTOKAR, and BMC, as well as numerous domestic and international defense companies, attracted attention at the fair.
IDEF 2025 served not only as a platform for product exhibitions but also as a hub for strategic cooperation opportunities and international diplomatic contacts. More than 200 official delegations were hosted at the fair, and technology transfer, joint production, and export agreements were signed with numerous countries.
IDEF 2025, which sheds light on Türkiye's journey to become a global brand in the defense industry, has already created great expectations for the next fair.
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