3–9 May 2027 · ISTANBUL, TR

IDEF

IDEF is an international defense industry fair held in Istanbul that brings together manufacturers, suppliers and organizations across land, naval, aviation & space, security and logistics sectors. The event showcases armored vehicles, weapon systems, naval vessels and submarines, aircraft, UAVs, satellite systems, cyber and border security technologies, and military equipment and supplies for operational support. It is organized under the management of the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation with host/support from Turkish government defense bodies and is intended for defense industry professionals to view technological developments and form strategic collaborations.

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Dates
3–9 May 2027
Venue
Istanbul Fuar Merkezi, Hall 9 (Hall 9-10 referenced for some editions)
Location
ISTANBUL, TR
Audience
Trade
Duration
7 days
Scale
International
Exhibitors
18Estimate
Aerospace & DefenceSecurity & SafetyIndustrial & ManufacturingTelecommunications
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Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

About IDEF

IDEF is an international trade fair for the Aerospace & Defence and Security & Safety industries, taking place in ISTANBUL, Türkiye. The 2027 edition runs 3–9 May 2027 at Istanbul Fuar Merkezi, Hall 9 (Hall 9-10 referenced for some editions). It brings together an estimated 18 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 18 exhibiting companies for the event so far.

Known editions

Venue

Istanbul Fuar Merkezi, Hall 9 (Hall 9-10 referenced for some editions)

Yeşilköy, Istanbul Fuar Merkezi, 34149 Bakırköy, 34149 ISTANBUL, Istanbul, TR

Who exhibits at IDEF

We've captured 18 exhibitors for IDEF (roster as of 2027). They span 2 countries, 33% of them based outside Türkiye.

Where exhibitors are based

Exhibitors' head-office countries, most-represented first.

  • Türkiye67%·2
  • France33%·1

Based on 3 exhibitors with a known head-office country.

What exhibitors do

The industries the exhibitor base works in, by share of the roster.

  • Machinery Manufacturing100%·3
  • Textile Fashion33%·1

Based on 3 exhibitors with an industry label — a company can carry several, so shares can total over 100%.

Exclusivity

56%Class Dof exhibitors exhibit nowhere else we track

Moderately exclusive — a meaningful share of exhibitors are unique to this event.

Cross-referenced against 18 exhibitors in our event graph.

International reach

33%Class Eof exhibitors are based abroad

Mostly national — largely a home-country field with some international presence.

Exhibitor calibre

Publicly listed50%·1

listed companies

Large enterprises100%·2

1,000+ employees

Of 2 exhibitors whose company size we know.

Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

IDEF 2027 exhibitor list

So far, 10+ exhibiting companies have been indexed for IDEF. They span industries including machinery-manufacturing and textile-fashion,machinery-manufacturing. The preview below shows a sample of the indexed roster; the full list is available through Event Scout.

  • AAirbus
  • AAksa Akrilik
  • TTurki.com
  • İİspanya
  • BBirleşik Arap Emirlikleri
  • Akdaş Silah A.Ş.
  • Aeromac
  • 3M Türkiye
  • AC TASARIM
  • Aile ve Sosyal Hizmetler Bakanlığı
  • AIROBOS Teknoloji Anonim Şirketi
  • AKDAĞ HAVACILIK KAUÇUK SAVUNMA PLASTİK MET.MAK.BİL.SAN.TİC.LTD.ŞTİ
  • Azerbaycan

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Frequently asked questions

When is IDEF 2027?
IDEF 2027 runs 3–9 May 2027 at Istanbul Fuar Merkezi, Hall 9 (Hall 9-10 referenced for some editions).
Where is IDEF held?
IDEF is held at Istanbul Fuar Merkezi, Hall 9 (Hall 9-10 referenced for some editions) in ISTANBUL, Türkiye.
How many exhibitors does IDEF have?
IDEF counts an estimated 18 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 18 exhibiting companies so far.
Who exhibits at IDEF?
Indexed exhibitors include Airbus, Aksa Akrilik, Turki.com and İspanya. The event spans the Aerospace & Defence, Security & Safety and Industrial & Manufacturing sectors.
Is IDEF worth attending?
IDEF is an international trade show for the Aerospace & Defence and Security & Safety industries, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in those industries. It brings together an estimated 18 exhibitors. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.
How do I get the IDEF exhibitor list?
Event Scout has indexed 18 companies exhibiting at IDEF so far. A sample is shown in the exhibitor-list section on this page, and the full roster is available through Event Scout.

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