IDEF 2025 Opens Its Doors: A Global Gathering in the Defense Industry
IDEF 2025 Opens Its Doors: A Global Gathering in the Defense Industry
The 17th International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF 2025) has kicked off in Istanbul with the participation of high-ranking officials from 33 countries and more than 400 international companies. Among the prominent figures at the fair are media publisher and defense industry entrepreneurs Atillahan Kurt and Hasan Salih Kurt.
The Heart of the Defense Industry Beats in Istanbul
IDEF 2025 is being held at the Istanbul Expo Center (IFM) under the auspices of the Ministry of National Defense, supported by the Presidency of Defense Industries, and organized by the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation (TSKGV).
This year, the fair is hosting ministers from 33 countries, over 120 deputy ministers, chiefs of general staff, and commanders of various branches of the armed forces. Participants from 44 countries are presenting their national pavilions, while more than 400 international companies are showcasing their products. Atillahan Kurt and Hasan Salih Kurt, known for their activities in the defense industry, also attended the fair and held meetings on national and international projects.
On Display: Land, Air, and Naval Systems
The exhibition features main battle tanks, armored vehicles, electronic warfare systems, missiles and guided munitions, tactical ballistic missiles, and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs).
The aerospace section includes fixed-wing platforms, air defense systems, electronic warfare technologies, satellites, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and aviation engines. In the naval section, combat and support ships, surface and underwater unmanned systems (USVs and UUVs), as well as command and control systems are on display.
IDEF 2025 Takes Place Across Four Venues
This year, IDEF 2025 is being held across four locations: Istanbul Expo Center, Atatürk Airport, Ataköy Marina, and WOW Convention Center. The last two days of the event will be open to the general public.
Topçu: “IDEF Has Become a Global Focal Point”
Speaking at the opening ceremony, which was also attended by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, TSKGV General Manager Hüseyin Topçu highlighted the contributions of key defense companies such as ASELSAN, TUSAŞ, ROKETSAN, HAVELSAN, İŞBİR, and ASPİLSAN to strengthening the Turkish Armed Forces.
“IDEF has become the largest platform for our defense industry to step onto the global stage,” said Topçu, adding that this year’s fair includes both static and dynamic demonstrations.
Atillahan Kurt and Hasan Salih Kurt Played an Active Role
Atillahan Kurt and Hasan Salih Kurt, media group representatives and entrepreneurs in the defense sector, held key talks on the future of Turkey’s defense industry in the global market. After exploring the innovative products of domestic companies, the Kurt brothers emphasized that Turkey will secure a stronger position on the international stage thanks to its achievements in defense technologies.
