“IDEF offers a unique opportunity for direct communication with globally recognized figures in the defense and security sectors.”

For over 30 years, IDEF – the International Defence Industry Fair has ranked among the world’s premier defense exhibitions. Strategically located in Istanbul, the event connects defense markets across Europe, NATO, the Middle East, Central Asia, Africa, and beyond.

Hosted by the Turkish Ministry of National Defence, supported by the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye Secretariat of Defence Industries, and managed by the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation, IDEF brings together government leaders, military decision-makers, procurement authorities, and global manufacturers to advance international cooperation and defense procurement.

As one of NATO’s largest military powers and a rapidly expanding defense manufacturing hub, Türkiye offers U.S. companies access to growing procurement requirements, industrial partnerships, and multiple international markets through one strategic platform.

The 2025 edition welcomed 121,753 visitors from 114 countries, featured 1,491 exhibiting companies from 49 countries, hosted 229 official delegations and 967 delegation members, facilitated 6,301 pre-scheduled business meetings, and conducted 270 official signing ceremonies—demonstrating IDEF’s strength as a global platform for business and strategic cooperation.

Why your company needs to be here:

• Global Market Access: Connect with defense professionals and decision-makers representing 114 countries at a show uniquely positioned between Europe, NATO, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa.
• Direct Procurement Engagement: Meet defense ministries, military leaders, acquisition authorities, and official delegations through a program that delivered more than 6,300 pre-scheduled business meetings in 2025.
• Where Partnerships Move Forward: With 270 official signing ceremonies at the previous edition, IDEF is where agreements are formalized, industrial cooperation develops, and procurement programs advance.
• Complete Multi-Domain Marketplace: Showcase capabilities across air, land, sea, space, unmanned systems, C4ISR, cybersecurity, electronic warfare, logistics, and other critical defense technologies.

Exhibit in the USA Partnership Pavilion

The USA Partnership Pavilion, organized by Kallman Worldwide, provides U.S. exhibitors with turnkey and custom exhibit solutions, national-level branding, targeted promotional support, and an experienced team managing the details before, during, and after the show.

Exhibit within a unified U.S. presence that helps elevate your visibility and connect your company with international buyers, military delegations, procurement officials, and potential partners.

Our exhibitors considered the last show a success in meeting their company’s objectives. We handle the details so you can make the sales.

Exhibit With Us

Kallman organizes the USA presence at the SHOW. In the Pavilion, you’ll get: