SAHA 2026 International Defense, Aerospace and Space Industry Fair, which showcases Türkiye’s defense, aviation and space industry production capacity and technology vision on a global scale, opened its doors at the Istanbul Expo Center. The fair began with the participation of Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler, Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır, President of Defense Industries Haluk Görgün and SAHA Istanbul Chairman Haluk Bayraktar. Held between May 5 and 9, the event brings together more than 1,700 companies, participants from over 120 countries and more than 200,000 expected visitors across an area of 400,000 square meters.

One of the companies that stood out on the first day of SAHA Expo was REPKON Holding. Operating in the fields of defense industry, aviation and advanced engineering, the company attracted strong attention from sector professionals, international delegations and media organizations. REPKON, which carries out global-scale projects in turnkey ammunition production facilities, showcased both its advanced manufacturing technologies and domestically developed defense systems at the fair.

One of the most notable areas highlighted by REPKON at the fair was its grenade launcher systems. The company stands out as the sole qualified supplier for systems included in the inventory of the Turkish Armed Forces and qualified by the Ministry of National Defense and the Presidency of Defense Industries. The fact that all qualification processes were completed with zero errors is considered one of the strongest indicators of REPKON’s engineering strength, production quality and reliability in the defense industry.

REPKON Holding Group Vice President Timuçin Bayraktar stated that the company offers turnkey solutions covering the entire process from design, engineering and production to integration and commissioning. Bayraktar emphasized that this approach makes REPKON not only a manufacturer, but also a trusted solution partner on a global scale. He also noted that the company has a strong position in international projects through the production infrastructures it develops for defense, aviation and space technologies.

REPKON’s production infrastructure was also among the elements that drew attention at SAHA 2026. The company operates in an approximately 15,000-square-meter production area in Çerkezköy, where it carries out important projects in ammunition production and system integration. In addition to its cooperation with domestic defense industry organizations, REPKON has a wide international activity network. The company currently carries out projects in more than 20 countries and plays an active role in markets such as Bangladesh, Pakistan, the United States and Brazil, while positioning Asia, South America and Australia as new target regions.

Another key focus of the company at the fair was its advanced manufacturing technology known as Flowform. This technology enables chipless production and allows manufacturing to be carried out in a shorter time and with higher efficiency. Considering the growing importance of precision, durability and serial production capability in the defense, aviation and space industries, Flowform stands out as a strategic production solution that supports REPKON’s engineering strength.

REPKON’s domestically developed systems also attracted strong interest from visitors. The company’s systems stand out with high muzzle velocity, long-range capability, field performance and precision values. On the first day of SAHA Expo, the REPKON stand hosted a busy schedule of international cooperation meetings and media interviews. The company is expected to continue its contacts throughout the fair for new partnerships, technology exports and strengthening its position in global markets.

REPKON aims to achieve 20 to 30 percent growth in 2026. This target aligns with the company’s vision of increasing technology exports and becoming a stronger global player in defense, aviation and space industries. The capabilities displayed at SAHA 2026 once again demonstrated REPKON’s contribution to Türkiye’s defense industry ecosystem in ammunition production infrastructure, grenade launcher systems and advanced manufacturing technologies.