IDEF – International Defence Industry Fair
IDEF - International Defence Industry Fair is a trade fair for visitors and exhibitors of the defence sector, covering land, naval and air systems, weapons and ammunition. It takes place at the Istanbul Exhibition Centre (IFM) in Istanbul, Turkey, on 3-9 May 2027. The fair is held every two years. The 2025 edition counted 1,491 exhibitors and 121,753 visitors.
Aphroa is not affiliated with IDEF – International Defence Industry Fair or its organiser. Data compiled from the organiser's website, October 2026.
Getting your website ready for IDEF – International Defence Industry Fair
A simple plan around the dates of IDEF – International Defence Industry Fair. Adjust it to your team and your products.
-
Step 1
8 weeks before
Open your website on a phone as a visitor would and note what is slow or unclear. List what you will show at IDEF – International Defence Industry Fair in the Defence sector and check that each item has its own page.
-
Step 2
4 weeks before
Describe each offer in plain words: who it is for, what problem it solves and how a visitor gets in touch. Add the languages your visitors read and a QR code that leads to a page made for IDEF – International Defence Industry Fair.
-
Step 3
Fair week
Test your contact form and the e-mail it sends on a phone. Capture every contact at the stand with one method and note what each visitor asked for.
-
Step 4
2 weeks after
Reply to every contact from IDEF – International Defence Industry Fair within days. Update your pages with the questions you heard most at the stand.
What a defence website should show
Procurement officers and prime-contractor buyers look for clear technical detail, verifiable company credentials and a quick route to a named contact before and after a fair.
Dedicated product pages
Give each product line its own clear page, with a short technical summary and a downloadable datasheet, so procurement officers can check your offer before they reach your stand.
Exact company credentials
Keep company details exact: registered address, export contact, and any certifications or national supplier registrations that government and prime-contractor buyers ask to see.
Fair page with QR code
Make a page for the fair and link it with a QR code at your stand, in the languages of visiting delegations, and test that it loads quickly on a phone.
Prompt visitor follow-up
Scan business cards at the stand and note each visitor's role and interest, then reply within days with the datasheet or export information they asked about.
Not sure where your website stands?
We check speed on a phone, search and AI visibility and your contact paths. Free, with a written result.
Help with your website and your fair follow-up
Website Fix & Speed
Fair Lead Hub
SEO & AI Visibility
Questions about IDEF – International Defence Industry Fair
When is IDEF – International Defence Industry Fair 2027?
IDEF – International Defence Industry Fair 2027 takes place on 3–9 May 2027.
Where does IDEF – International Defence Industry Fair take place?
IDEF – International Defence Industry Fair takes place in Istanbul, Turkey, at Istanbul Exhibition Centre (IFM).
How many exhibitors does IDEF – International Defence Industry Fair have?
Exhibitors of the 2025 edition: 1,491.
Who organises IDEF – International Defence Industry Fair?
IDEF – International Defence Industry Fair is organised by KFA Fairs Inc. (hosted by the Turkish Ministry of National Defence, supported by SSB).
How can I prepare my website for IDEF – International Defence Industry Fair?
Start about eight weeks before the fair. Make sure your website loads fast on a phone, describe each product on its own page and add a clear way to get in touch. The preparation plan on this page lists what to do and when, and the free website check shows where your website stands.
Related trade fairs
Industrial Cooperation Days and Fair in Defence and Aviation (ICDDA)
14–16 October 2026
Ankara, Turkey
Sector: Defence
Read moreEnforce Tac
1–3 March 2027
Nuremberg, Germany
Sector: Defence
Read moreIndo Defence
12–15 May 2027
Tangerang, Indonesia
Sector: Defence
Read moreExhibiting at IDEF – International Defence Industry Fair? Get your free website check
Send your website address. You get a written result within 2 working days, free and without a meeting.
- Free
- Fixed prices
- No meetings