At IDEF 2025, Türkiye showcased indigenous warships and naval systems, marking a new era of technological and industrial excellence for the Turkish Navy.

HAVELSAN has signed an agreement with UAE-based defense company CALIDUS to develop an advanced simulator ecosystem for the B-250 light attack and trainer aircraft, enabling pilots to master all operational scenarios before entering the cockpit.

At IDEF 2025, Roketsan and Kale Jet Motors signed an agreement to mass-produce indigenous turbojet engines for cruise missiles, advancing defense self-sufficiency.

Türkiye’s largest industrial cluster, SAHA Istanbul, participated in IDEF 2025 with 218 member companies, signing new cooperation agreements with TÜBİTAK, METU, and the SSB Academy.

Türkiye’s GAZAP thermobaric bomb drew international headlines as The Sun and Newsweek highlighted its destructive power and Türkiye’s growing defense industry presence.

The Ministry of National Defense’s R&D Center presented 44 advanced systems at IDEF 2025, with 80% of them ready for operational use.

SSB President Haluk Görgün announced that IDEF 2025 reached a total contract volume of $9 billion, 65% of which was export-focused, attracting over 120,000 visitors.

Technological advancements in Türkiye’s defense industry are now transforming other strategic sectors such as energy and offshore drilling, strengthening Ankara’s influence on the global stage.