Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat stated that IDEF 2025 has now become a global brand, emphasizing that Turkey’s defense industry employs nearly 100,000 people and exports to more than 100 countries.

ASFAT signed new contracts for four Offshore Patrol Vessels and the TF-2000 Phase-2 Destroyer, unveiling its ARPAN 8x8/155mm vehicle and multiple defense collaborations.

Sarsılmaz inked a contract with SSB to supply 84,800 domestically produced SAR9 METE pistols to the National Police and Gendarmerie, reinforcing standardization.

HAVELSAN’s BULUT UAV, capable of 7–8 hours of flight, 150 km range, and GPS-independent operation, will play a key role in swarm drone missions.

At IDEF 2025, the Turkish Gendarmerie presented its latest field technologies — including a four-legged robot, the ASAS driver analysis system, and the Karagöz facial-recognition camera.

AYDA Defense’s offline RF identification and tracking system, developed by Turkish engineers, is now operational in the U.S. Army and preparing for export to other countries.

ASELSAN unveiled the ASELFLIR 600 EO targeting system and the national T-Link tactical data-link at IDEF 2025, boosting ISR and networked strike capabilities.

STM’s RF seeker-equipped KARGU detects RF emissions from FPV controllers, pinpoints operator location and conducts dive-to-strike engagements as an integrated EW-enabled loitering munition.

On the third day of IDEF 2025, Turkey’s Defense Industry Agency (SSB) signed key contracts covering ballistic gear, weapon systems, simulators, and helicopters — including 57 GÖKBEYs and a new T-70 Simulator Project.

MKE’s newly developed TOLGA Drone Defense System provides layered protection against UAV threats, combining radar, jammer, and turreted weapon systems to neutralize drones from 10 km down to 300 meters.

Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ) and Indonesia’s PT RAD and PTDI have signed a comprehensive framework agreement covering production, engineering, and technology sharing for the KAAN fifth-generation fighter program.

Sarsılmaz debuts Remote Weapon Station UKSS and new medium-caliber systems at IDEF 2025, showcasing anti-drone capabilities and advanced vehicle-integrated solutions.