SAHA 2026 Defense, Aerospace Exhibition Opens in Istanbul

(MENAFN) According to reports, Türkiye has inaugurated the SAHA 2026 International Defense and Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul, bringing together thousands of industry professionals and hundreds of companies from around the world.

The event, held at the Istanbul Expo Center, features participation from more than 1,700 companies, including over 260 international firms, and attracts tens of thousands of experts and delegates from over 120 countries. It is organized by a major Turkish defense and aerospace industry cluster and runs for several days through May 9.

Spread across a vast exhibition area covering both indoor and outdoor spaces, the event is being described as one of the largest editions to date. Organizers highlight its scale in terms of physical space, international participation, and the number of participating stakeholders from the defense, aerospace, and space sectors.

A significant number of new technologies and products are being introduced at the exhibition, along with numerous signing ceremonies aimed at securing major commercial agreements. The event also sets ambitious export targets, with expectations of increasing contract values compared to previous editions.

Participation from Europe, North America, and other regions is notably strong, with companies, delegations, and industry representatives from multiple continents attending.

The exhibition also showcases advanced defense technologies, including unmanned systems and other domestically developed platforms displayed as part of the broader program.

Overall, SAHA 2026 is positioned as a major international platform for defense and aerospace collaboration, highlighting technological innovation, export ambitions, and global industry engagement.

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