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Turkey's SAHA Expo Eyes Record Attendance, $8 Billion Deals

May 1, 2026

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Key Takeaways

SAHA 2026 expects record attendance and $8 billion in deals.
Turkey plans to establish drone production facilities in 81 provinces.
Over 1,700 companies will participate, including 260 international firms.
New drone and missile systems to be unveiled at the show.

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Strategic Implications

Turkey's initiative may signal a significant expansion of its defense-industrial base, potentially decentralizing production and generating local skills. The move could indicate a shift towards becoming a competitive middle-power defense hub, specializing in drones, missiles, and naval systems.

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What Happened

Drone Production Expansion Key To Turkey's Defense Industry Growth

The SAHA 2026 defense expo in Turkey is expected to break records with over 1,700 participating companies and a target of $8 billion in deals. Organizers plan to use the event’s revenues to establish drone production facilities in all 81 provinces, aiming to achieve a production capacity of millions of drones nationwide. The show will feature new drone and missile systems, including Baykar’s MIZRAK Intelligent Loitering Munition and Havelsan’s vertical take-off and landing one-way attack drone. According to Breaking Defense, this initiative reflects Turkey’s broader strategy to decentralize industrial production and expand its defense-industrial base.

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