STM to unveil five new defence innovations at IDEF-2025
Having played an important role in Türkiye’s recent breakthrough in the defense industry, STM offers critical solutions in such areas as naval platforms, tactical mini UAV systems and command and control.
STM, a subsidiary of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, Secretariat of Defence Industries, brings its experience, which has been gained through the company’s efforts to meet Türkiye’s needs, to friendly and allied nations through cooperation and technology transfer. STM is preparing to exhibit its naval platforms, tactical UAV systems and modern defence solutions at IDEF-2025. The 17th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF-2025), the largest defence exhibition in Türkiye, will be held between 22–27 July 2025 at the Istanbul Expo Center.
Highlighting the regional and global significance of IDEF, one of the world’s most prestigious defence exhibitions, STM General Manager Özgür Güleryüz said:
“IDEF is not only one of Türkiye’s but also one of the world’s most significant defence industry gatherings. At STM, we respond to the needs of the Turkish Armed Forces and those of friendly and allied nations with modern and combat-proven technologies, developed through our advanced, flexible engineering capabilities. This year, at IDEF-2025, we will debut five new products we have developed in the fields of naval platforms and tactical UAV systems, alongside capability demonstrations. We will also be unveiling a highly anticipated national naval platform that we have been working on for a long time for Turkish Navy. Particularly in the field of tactical UAVs, we will introduce new concepts poised to make a significant impact on the battlefield. We aim to expand our global footprint by delivering innovative and high-performance solutions to our international partners, while forging new collaborations to address the evolving needs of defence and security worldwide.
STM, which has undertaken the construction of surface and submarine platforms for the Turkish Navy, as well as for the navies of Ukraine, Pakistan, Portugal, and Malaysia, will be exhibiting twelve different naval projects at IDEF. Among the platforms to be showcased are Türkiye’s national frigate project, the I-Class Frigate (TCG ISTANBUL); Türkiye’s national corvette project, the MILGEM Ada-Class Corvette; Malaysia’s Corvette (LMS Batch-2) — the first and only corvette export from Türkiye to the Asia-Pacific region; Portuguese Navy – Auxiliary Oiler Replenisher and Logistics Ship— Türkiye’s first naval export to an EU and NATO member state; Pakistan Navy Fleet Tanker; the Multi-Purpose Support Ship; STM’s Coast Guard Vessels, including CG-1041, CG-3100, and CG-78; STM NETA, Türkiye’s Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), currently undergoing successful sea trials; and STM500, Türkiye’s first indigenous submarine designed for special operations and attack missions, which will also be on display.
A pioneer in the development of tactical mini UAVs in Türkiye and worldwide, STM will exhibit KARGU (loitering munition), Türkiye’s first national attack UAV, which has been exported to more than 10 countries across three continents, and is equipped with anti-personnel, armour-piercing, and RF seeker warheads. STM will also showcase TOGAN, the surveillance UAV that has entered the inventory of the Turkish Armed Forces and is actively used in counter-terrorism operations while achieving notable export successes, as well as BOYGA, the ammunition-drop UAV. Additionally, STM will unveil KarguFPV, its FPV (First Person View) drone solution, for the first time at the fair, featuring multiple munition options. Two new products set to join STM’s tactical UAV family will also make their debut at IDEF.