IDEF International Defence Industry Fair
3 to 9 May 2027
Istanbul Expo Center, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Dates
- 3 to 9 May 2027
- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Exhibitors
- 1,491
- Organised by
- Turkish Armed Forces Foundation
- 1,491
- Exhibitors
- 7 days
- Duration
- Istanbul
- Turkey
About the event
IDEF (International Defence Industry Fair) is a biennial defence exhibition in Istanbul, first held in 1993, covering land, naval and air systems, defence electronics and security equipment. It is hosted by the Turkish Ministry of National Defence, managed by the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation and organised by KFA Fairs Inc.
The 18th edition, IDEF 2027, takes place from 3 to 9 May 2027 at the Istanbul Expo Center and is open to defence industry professionals only.
- 1,491 exhibiting companies from 49 countries in 2025
- 967 official delegation members in 2025
- Land, naval and air systems, ammunition and defence electronics on display
- Trade-only fair; visitors must be over 18 and pre-registration is recommended
Figures from the 2025 edition, as published by the organiser.
Who attends
Defence makers, armed forces and international procurement delegations.
- Military and government
- Defence industry
- International delegations
- Suppliers and services
- Media
- Academia and research
Exhibiting and sponsorship
Stands, sponsorship packages and exhibitor information come from the organiser. Contact them directly to book.
Visitor information
What you need to plan a visit to IDEF International Defence Industry Fair.
Opening hours3 to 9 May 2027
3 to 9 May 2027. Daily hours on the official website.Registration and ticketsRegistration is through the official website.
Registration is through the official website.Register
Official visitor information. For the latest details, check the organiser’s website.
Visit official websiteLocation
Istanbul Expo Center, Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul Expo Center
Istanbul Expo Center, Yesilkoy Mahallesi, Ataturk Caddesi, 34149 Bakirkoy, Istanbul, Turkey
Open in Google MapsHow to get there
From IST
Istanbul Airport, about 35 km from the venue.From SAW
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, about 55 km from the venue.Flying privately
Charter operators in Turkey can fly you in. Request quotes from several at once.Get charter quotes
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