STM, one of the leading companies in the Turkish defence industry, is set to unveil five new defence technologies, developed through its indigenous engineering capabilities, for the first time 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), one of the largest defence exhibition in the world, will be held between 22–27 July 2025 at the Istanbul Expo Center.
Güleryüz: “We will exhibit five new products in Naval Platforms and UAVs”
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. As 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 be showcasing Türkiye’s first nationally designed Fast Attack Craft (FAC), developed entirely by STM. Additionally, we will present new products and concepts in the field of tactical UAVs, which are poised to deliver impactful performance in the field. Among these will be our BOYGA-B, capable of multiple munition drops, and the STM VTOL concept. 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.”
Twelve Naval Platforms to be showcased at IDEF
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, Coast Guard Vessels(CG-1041, CG-3100, and CG-78), STM NETA, Türkiye’s indigenous 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.
STM expands its tactical UAV family
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 be presenting TOGAN, the surveillance UAV now in service with the Turkish Armed Forces, where it has demonstrated significant operational success and achieved notable export mileastones. Additionally, STM will showcase BOYGA, the UAV capable of precision ammunition delivery. Additionally, STM will unveil KarguFPV, its FPV (First Person View) drone solution, for the first time at the expo, featuring multiple munition options. Two new products set to join STM’s tactical UAV family will also make their debut at IDEF.
