About the Event
SAHA EXPO - International Defense, Aviation and Space Industry Exhibition is recognized worldwide as Turkey's most prestigious and comprehensive defense technology event. This major organization will be held at the Istanbul Fair Center between May 5-9, 2026, and serves as a meeting point for the defense, aviation and space industries. With an expanded exhibition area exceeding 100,000 square meters, it aims to bring together champion companies representing domestic national production capacity alongside world-leading industry leaders under one roof.
The fair addresses a wide range of sectors including defense technologies, aviation systems, space technologies, cyber security, electronic warfare, ammunition and weapon systems. The target audience for SAHA 2026 is quite diverse:
- Defense industry manufacturers and suppliers
- Aviation and space technology companies
- Military commands and defense institutions
- Research and development centers and technology companies
- International procurement delegations and official delegations
- Academics and industry experts
The scale and international importance of the fair are reflected in the numbers. With 1,478 participating companies from 121 countries, 101,337 total visitors and 25,944 industry professionals, SAHA EXPO has become one of the most important meeting platforms in the global defense industry. In addition to 80,000 m² of indoor exhibition space, 10,000 m² of outdoor space allows for the display of large-scale defense systems. This massive organization is expected to host 97 official delegations, 27 ministers, 6 defense industry heads and 6 chiefs of general staff.
The sectoral importance of SAHA 2026 is not limited to the products on display. With 22,467 planned B2B/B2G meetings, 133 signing ceremonies, 208 product launches and numerous strategic partnership agreements, the fair is a platform that produces real commercial results. Within the framework of parallel events, 10 international panels, 4 focus meetings and sectoral gatherings are organized, thereby providing participants with ample opportunities for networking and knowledge sharing.
The international dimension of the fair reflects Turkey's growing strength in the defense industry and its regional leadership position. By attracting participants and visitors from 121 countries, SAHA EXPO has made Turkey a center of global defense trade. With a commercial transaction volume of 6.2 billion dollars, the fair has evolved from merely a display platform into a strategic event that produces real business results. This success makes an important contribution to the worldwide recognition of Turkey's national capabilities and competencies in defense technologies.
