STM Defense Technologies Engineering and Trade Inc., which responds to the multi-dimensional needs of the modern warfare field with national engineering solutions, will participate in the SAHA 2026 International Defense, Aviation and Space Industry Fair, which will be held at Istanbul Expo Center (IFM) between 5-9 May. STM goes beyond single platforms at the fair; It will showcase its “Multi-Domain Operations” approach, supported by autonomy, swarm intelligence and advanced integration capabilities, with a wide product family.
6 New Solutions in Autonomous Systems Debut for the First Time T.R. Continuing its work under the leadership of the Presidency of Defense Industries, STM is preparing to launch six new national platforms reflecting its deep engineering knowledge in the field of autonomous systems at SAHA 2026. Long Range Kamikaze UAV will be one of the national technologies that STM will highlight at the fair. Sharing the first test flight images of this system, STM aims to provide a solution that can autonomously neutralize critical targets, from command centers to air defense and radar elements.
A new version of the fixed-wing kamikaze UAV ALPAGU, equipped with advanced capabilities and with increased range and payload capacity, will be at ‘SAHA’ for the first time. The Preventive UAV system, which brings an innovative approach to the air defense concept and neutralizes enemy UAVs in the air, and the Mini Reconnaissance-Surveillance System, which will provide instant intelligence and data flow, will also be presented to the public for the first time.
Two New Unmanned Soldiers for the Blue Homeland STM will showcase the two new unmanned soldiers of the Blue Homeland for the first time at SAHA. STM, which has introduced its unmanned autonomous underwater family by combining its experience in the field of marine and unmanned systems, will also exhibit its Large Class Autonomous Unmanned Underwater Vehicle, developed specifically for strategic missions, at this fair.
STM will also unveil the new generation Kamikaze Unmanned Marine Vehicle, which is prepared to change the rules of the game in naval warfare with its high speed, low silhouette and swarm operation capability. Field Proven Technologies In addition to its new launch products, STM will also present its solutions that have successfully proven themselves in the field for years and stand out with their operational depth. Turkey’s first national strike UAV KARGU, which has made a difference in the tactical UAV world and is used in four different continents today, the national spotter UAV TOGAN, BOYGA-B with the ability to drop ammunition, the smart ammunition system TUNGA, KarguFPV and STM TURUL VTOL, which can take off and land vertically, will meet with visitors during the fair.
From National Ships to Export Successes. STM, Turkey’s leading engineering company in military maritime, will present its wide product range extending from the Blue Homeland to international waters to the participants. In addition to Turkey’s first national frigate TCG İSTANBUL, developed with national resources, MİLGEM Ada Class Corvette, Turkey’s first national assault boat and STM500 submarine and coast guard ships; Strategic projects that have achieved export success, such as the Logistics Support Ship developed for Portugal, the Pakistan Sea Supply Tanker, the Malaysian Corvette (LMS-Batch-II), and the Multi-Purpose Support Ship (MRSS) will be exhibited.
STM NETA 300, the unmanned surface platform that represents the new generation autonomous transformation in naval platforms, will also be at the stand to reflect STM’s technological vision. National Warships Are Landing at “SAHA”. Turkey’s first national frigate, TCG İSTANBUL (F-515), of which STM is the designer and main contractor, which started to serve in the Turkish Navy in 2024, and TCG PİRİREİS (S-330), the first of the Reis Class submarines in which STM plays critical roles, will take up position off the port of Ataköy and meet with visitors within the scope of SAHA-2026.
Participants will also be able to watch the flights of unmanned aerial vehicles developed by STM in the FPV drone field to be created within the scope of SAHA. STM will also sign cooperation agreements for the development of new technologies and projects at SAHA. “The Future of National Defense is in Autonomous Systems” STM General Manager Özgür Güleryüz emphasized that they have been one of the strategic partners of SAHA İSTANBUL since its establishment, and pointed out that SAHA Fair is one of the important platforms in the global defense ecosystem, and said: “The way to create a surprise effect in today’s asymmetric warfare environment is through developing innovative concepts for the multi-domain operation environment.
As STM, in SAHA-2026; We take our place with the identity of a holistic ‘system architect’ that brings together swarm capabilities, electronic warfare capability and multi-dimensional attack systems under one roof. With this vision, we stand out not only as a platform but also as an engineering force that manages the operational concepts of the future. We will showcase our multi-layered autonomous systems, ranging from the tactical level to the strategic level, covering air, sea and underwater areas, for the first time on this platform.
“SAHA-2026 will be the most concrete indicator of STM’s comprehensive preparation for the ‘unmanned-unmanned’ warfare in the near future and its domestic leadership in autonomous technologies.” STM – SAHA 2026 Stand Information: Hall: 6 | Booth No: 6H-06 Date: 5-9 May 2026 Location: Istanbul Fair Center (IFM)
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