SAHA 2026
SAHA 2026, the International Defence and Aerospace Exhibition organised by SAHA Istanbul, will take place at the Istanbul Expo Center from May 5 to 9, 2026, bringing together more than 1,700 companies, official delegations, hosted buyers, universities and sector representatives across a 110,000-square-metre exhibition space.
Positioned as both a commercial and strategic platform, the exhibition reflects a period in which governments and industry are reassessing supply chains, defence cooperation frameworks and access to advanced technologies. SAHA 2026 is expected to serve as a key convergence point for procurement activity, policy dialogue and industrial collaboration.
The event builds on the scale of its previous edition. SAHA EXPO 2024 hosted 1,478 companies from over 120 countries, facilitated more than 25,000 business meetings and generated 133 signing ceremonies, contributing to a reported $6.2 billion in business volume. For 2026, organisers are expanding the format with enhanced B2B, G2B and G2G engagement and a programme designed to align procurement requirements with industrial capabilities across 53 sectors.
Backed by multiple Turkish public institutions and internationally certified by UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, SAHA 2026 will feature high-level panels, keynote sessions, roundtables, product launches and dedicated national pavilions. The programme will also include NATO-related industrial activity and structured networking opportunities aimed at fostering cross-border partnerships.
A strong emphasis will be placed on operational technologies and live demonstrations. Planned highlights include the FPV Drone Zone, the SAHA UGV Challenge and the SAHA Rover Challenge, alongside an expanded Outdoor and Naval Exhibition Area. Exhibitors will present systems spanning land, naval, aerospace, missile and unmanned domains, as well as robotics, air defence and military electronics.
“SAHA 2026 is more than a trade exhibition—it is a strategic platform showcasing Türkiye’s advancements in defence and aerospace and its growing global role,” said Haluk Bayraktar of SAHA Istanbul.
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