IDEF’11, the 10th International Defence Industry Fair, is held under the auspices and support of theMinistry of National Defence and under the management and responsibility of Turkish Armed Forces Foundation. The fair is organized by Tuyap Fairs and Exhibitions Organization Inc. between 10-13 May 2011, at the TÜYAP Fair, Convention and Congress Center Büyükçekmece, Istanbul. IDEF’11 is opened by President of Turkish Republic, Mr. Abdullah GÜL.
Total of 621 domestic and foreign companies and company representatives from 48 countries (including Turkey), some of which are the leaders of the defence industry, meeting at IDEF-2011. In addition to companies, 84 delegations are visiting the fair including 419 foreign delegation members from 70 countries. 27 Ministers, 10 Deputy Ministers, 4 Chiefs of Armed Forces, 7 Deputy Chiefs of Armed Forces, 1 Force Commander, 11 Undersecretaries.
Along with the Ministers of Defence, the Chiefs of Armed Forces, high-level civilian and military authorities and the executives of defence industry procurement agencies of allied countries get a chance to exchange views during their visit to IDEF’11. Both domestic and foreign industrial organizations have the opportunity to establish important business connections.
“100th Anniversary Activities” of the glorious Turkish Air Forces, which competes with the age, made IDEF’11 even more exciting and colorful.
The surface ships, which have been designed and produced at Turkish Shipbuilding Yards, will also be exhibited at the Büyükçekmece Cove.