At the 17th International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF 2025), organized under the auspices of the Ministry of National Defense and supported by the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB), Türkiye staged an impressive military parade at Atatürk Airport. With President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in attendance, the event marked a historic first in IDEF’s history, bringing together indigenous land, air, and naval platforms in a unified demonstration of technological capability.

The aerial showcase featured some of Türkiye’s most advanced systems: the HÜRJET and HÜRKUŞ aircraft, AKSUNGUR, Bayraktar AKINCI, TB2, TB3, KALKAN, and HAVELSAN BAHA UAVs, along with the GÖKBEY general-purpose helicopter, ATAK attack helicopter, and TUSAŞ T70 utility helicopter. These performances reflected Türkiye’s strong progress in manned and unmanned aerial technologies.

The land vehicle segment was equally impressive, with a full range of armored and tactical systems on display. Participating vehicles included PARS İZCİ 8x8 and 6x6, BMC VURAN, KİRPİ II, AMAZON, TULGA, OTOKAR COBRA II, EJDER YALÇIN 4x4, YÖRÜK 4x4, and logistical systems such as BMC AKTAN, KOLUMAN ZIRHLI AKTAN, and Drops 8x8. Artillery systems like the GÜRHAN hybrid howitzer also took part, highlighting Türkiye’s integrated approach to mobility, protection, and firepower.

Naval assets showcased at Ataköy Marina added maritime strength to the demonstration. Among them were TCG Anadolu, TCG İstanbul, TCG Derya, TCG Sancaktar, TCG Ütğm. Arif Ekmekçi, and TCG Alemdar, representing Türkiye’s growing capabilities in amphibious operations, logistics, and surface warfare.

The event also featured cutting-edge missile and electronic systems from Roketsan and ASELSAN. Roketsan presented the PUSU and KMC-U tactical missile systems, SUNGUR, ALKA directed energy weapon, BURÇ mobile air defense, SİPER long-range air and missile defense, T-122 MLRS, TRG-230, TRG-300, KARA ATMACA, and TAYFUN ballistic missile. ASELSAN showcased the GÖKBERK laser system, KORKUT, GÜRZ, HİSAR A+/O+, SİPER Fire Control, ALP 100-G Radar, PUHU 3-LT Electronic System, and VURAL Radar. Together, these systems demonstrated Türkiye’s comprehensive, multi-layered defense capability.

The IDEF 2025 parade was not only a visual spectacle but also a statement of Türkiye’s self-reliance in defense technology, showcasing how the nation has integrated its industrial strength into a cohesive and modern defense ecosystem.