The Homeland Security Equipment Fair (IGEF) took place in Ankara from September 18 to 20, 2025, at the Congresium Convention and Exhibition Center. Held for the second time under the theme “Shaping tomorrow’s security solutions today”, the event gathered industry professionals from across the globe.

Organized under the auspices of the Turkish Ministry of Interior, IGEF was supported by the General Directorate of Security, the Gendarmerie General Command, the Coast Guard Command, the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the Directorate General of Migration Management, the Police Foundation and the Gendarmerie Foundation.

This year’s edition hosted more than 200 companies and delegations from 37 countries. Platinum sponsors included Sarsılmaz, Ateşçi, and Yılmaz Makina, while Repkon served as sector sponsor. Defensehere participated as the event’s media partner.

Among the highlights were the Ministry of Interior’s own equipment displays, which drew significant attention, along with products presented by companies such as SARSILMAZ, Beyond Technologies, ASELSAN, HAVELSAN, and FlyBVLOS. Panels and side events complemented the exhibition program.

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Organizers announced that the next edition of IGEF will take place in Ankara from October 1 to 3, 2026.