Frequently Asked Questions

TAFF (Turkish Armed Forces Foundation) was established as a result of the unification of the Army, Navy, and Air Force Strengthening Foundations — which were founded in the 1960s and 1970s through donations from the Turkish people to develop the defense systems and products of the Turkish Armed Forces based on modern technology — under the TAFF Law No. 3388 dated June 17, 1987, and it began its activities on September 26, 1987.

Based on the resolution adopted by the Board of Trustees of TAFF (Turkish Armed Forces Foundation) on January 24, 1992, which stipulated that defense industry–related fair services would be conducted under the management and responsibility of the TAFF Headquarters, the IDEF International Defense Industry Fairs have been organized biennially in odd-numbered years since 1993.

As of 2025, TAFF (Turkish Armed Forces Foundation);

• It has built a deep bond of goodwill with more than 420,000 donors.
• It is a direct or indirect shareholder of 73 companies, including 6 subsidiaries and 9 affiliates, each of which plays a significant role in key areas of the Turkish defense industry.
• It takes pride in having successfully managed and overseen 17 IDEF International Defense Industry Fairs between 1993 and 2025, and in leading and coordinating the preparations for the IDEF 2027 Fair.

For more information about TAFF, please visit www.tskgv.org.tr.

The IDEF 2025 – 17th International Defense Industry Fair was successfully held at the Istanbul Expo Center between 22–27 July 2025. The next fair, IDEF 2027, will also take place at the Istanbul Expo Center, and its exact dates will be announced through our official website and communication channels once confirmed.

Istanbul Expo Center is located on the European side of Istanbul.

Address: Yeşilköy Mah. Atatürk Cad. Hall 1 Block No: 5/2, Inner Door No: 1, Bakırköy, 34149 Istanbul, Türkiye

Yes you can visit IDEF fair by declearing necessary documents.

No. The IDEF is a trade only event and visitor must be over 18 years old to visit IDEF exhibition.

No visiting IDEF Fair is free of charge.

The IDEF 2025 Fair has concluded. Visitor registrations for IDEF 2027 have not yet begun. The application process and details will be announced on our official website once they are available.

Yes, but we strongly recommend that you fill out the Visitor Pre-Registration Form in advance and get a confirmation code due to the density that may occur at the entrances.

If your company is engaged in any of the activities listed on the Exhibition Scope page, you can participate in IDEF and take your place among the leading names of the defense industry. You can submit your application through the online form that will be available once booth participation applications begin.

To participate as a press/media member, please send your request to press@idef.com.tr via email.

After getting your PRESS badge, you can use the Press Center at IDEF 2023, take photos and make news.

Except for the PRESS badge, professional shooting at the fair is prohibited.

Shooting by press / media members who receive press accreditation is subject to the permission of the participating companies and/or the protocol.

Yes. The venue Wi-Fi is available.

The opening and closing hours of the IDEF 2025 Fair are as follows:

1st Day: July 22, 2025, Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed to visitors)
2nd Day: July 23, 2025, Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
3rd Day: July 24, 2025, Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
4th Day: July 25, 2025, Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
5th Day: July 26, 2025, Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
6th Day: July 27, 2025, Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

The dates and hours of the IDEF 2027 Fair will be announced on our official website once they are finalized.

Fair organizer company cannot provide assistance with this process. Please contact the nearest Turkish representative office in your country or consult your travel agency. Additionally, you can find the necessary information for a Turkish visa application at this link:
https://www.mfa.gov.tr/default.en.mfa