A total of 575 domestic and foreign companies from 44 countries, including Turkish Aerospace Industries, Aselsan, Roketsan, FNSS Defense Systems, Otokar and more, will gather for the defense fair IDEF 2011, which will be held next week from the 10 to 13 May 2011.

IDEF International Defence Industry Fair (Archive Photo)

The 10th International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF’11) will host many high-level military staff and industry representatives at Istanbul’s Tüyap Convention Center this year.

The IDEF 2011 Turkish Defence Fair will host many chiefs of general staff, defense ministers and other military authorities from around the world. High-level military staff will have the opportunity to exchange views during their visit to IDEF’11, while foreign industrial organizations will also have the opportunity to establish important business connections.

The opening reception of IDEF 2011 will be hosted by Defense Minister Vecdi Gönül, and the Fair Welcome Reception will be hosted by General Manager of the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation Hayrettin Uzun.