Trade showB2B
IDEF - Interactive & Digital Entertainment Festival 2026
IDEF 2027 is the 18th edition of the International Defence Industry Fair, taking place from May 3-9, 2027 at Istanbul Expo Center. It is a major global defence exhibition hosted by the Turkish Ministry of National Defence, supported by the Presidency of Defence Industries, and organized by KFA Fairs Inc. The event covers land, sea, aviation, space, security, and logistics sectors.
DefenceAerospaceSecurityMilitary Technology
1,491+
Exhibitors
120,000+
Attendees
Dates
May 3 – 9, 2027
City / country
Istanbul, Turkey
Venue
Istanbul Expo Center
Type
B2B
Official Website
Are you the organiser of this event?
- IDEF offers an unparalleled platform to showcase your defense technologies to global decision-makers, military delegations, and industry leaders.
- With over 1,400 exhibitors and 120,000 visitors, you can forge strategic partnerships, explore new markets, and stay at the forefront of defense innovation.
- The fair covers all domains: land, sea, air, space, and cyber security.
Audience at a Glance
Who Exhibits
Exhibitor Profile
8 categories represented
- Land Defense Systems
- Naval Systems
- Aviation and Aerospace
- Security and Cyber Defense
- Logistics and Support
- Electronic Warfare
- Unmanned Systems
- Ammunition and Weapons
Who Attends
Visitor Profile
8 audience types
- Defense Procurement Officers
- Military Personnel
- Government Officials
- Industry Executives
- Engineers and Technicians
- Research and Development Specialists
- Security Consultants
- Investors and Venture Capitalists
Industries & Sectors
DefenceAerospaceSecurityMilitary Technology
Coverage & Spotlights
No exhibitor spotlights published yet for this event.
Be the first exhibitor featured at this event →