2026 SAHA EXPO
Exhibition Dates: May 5-9, 2026
Frequency: Biennial
Venue: Istanbul, Turkey
Exhibition Introduction
SAHA EXPO is hosted by SAHA Istanbul Group, the largest industrial cluster in Turkey and Europe, which brings together over 1,200 enterprises and 29 universities. The exhibition will be held at the Istanbul Expo Center, with a 100,000-square-meter exhibition space gathering more than 1,500 enterprises, universities, and industry leaders.
In addition to the "FPV Drone Racing Zone" initiated in 2024, participants will also experience the unique charm of "SAHA EXPO Autonomous Vehicle Challenge" and "SAHA EXPO Detection Vehicle Challenge" on dedicated tracks, and explore innovative technologies in the "Future Individual Equipment Zone". The previously popular outdoor and naval exhibition areas have been redesigned to be larger and more accessible, providing a solid platform for showcasing innovations in the defense and aerospace industries.
Previous Edition Data
As an international platform showcasing Turkey's rising defense and aerospace production potential and independent manufacturing capabilities, the exhibition featured numerous strategically significant high-tech products in the fields of defense, aerospace, maritime, and space industries, some of which made their global debut.
Exhibition area: 90,000 square meters (including 8 halls, foyers, and outdoor areas)
Exhibitors: 1,478 (including 567 local companies)
Delegations: Over 488 official delegations and 178 commercial delegations
Visitors: Over 100,000 professional visitors and 150,000 total attendees
Events: 208 product launches, over 22,467 B2B, B2G, and G2G meetings, 133 signing ceremonies
Transaction volume during the exhibition: $6.2 billion
Exhibition Categories
Aerospace Propulsion:
Various aircraft; launch vehicles, spacecraft, payloads, ground equipment, and applications of payloads; power units for aircraft and missiles.
Weapons, Fire Control, Air Traffic Management & Navigation:
Airborne weapons and missiles, weaponry and related fire control systems; flight control and navigation aids (air and ground equipment).
Airport Equipment, Airborne Materials, Unmanned Equipment:
Airport equipment and traffic control systems; airborne equipment and related materials for training, operation, and maintenance; helicopters; drones and anti-drone systems.
Air Defense Systems, Materials & Equipment:
Air defense systems; components and assembly parts; raw materials, industrial materials, and related testing and control service equipment.
Research Institutions, Supporting Services:
Aerospace research and development institutions; other services and activities related to the above exhibits; airport solutions zone.
Aerospace & Security Fields:
Aerospace zone; cybersecurity; homeland security.
