Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, MON, is leading the country’s engagement with global defence stakeholders at the 17th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF 2025), which opened on Tuesday, July 22, in Istanbul, Turkey.
The week-long event, running until July 27, brings together defence ministers, military chiefs, technology innovators and top defence contractors from around the world to explore cutting-edge military systems and strengthen international collaboration on security.
At the opening ceremony, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan officially declared the fair open, welcoming participants from over 40 countries. The exhibition, organised by the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation with support from Turkey’s Ministry of National Defense, is one of the world’s largest and most influential defence expos.
Dr. Matawalle’s participation places Nigeria firmly at the table of global defence dialogue, reinforcing the country’s commitment to modernising its defence capabilities and confronting evolving security threats through strategic partnerships and technology transfer.
IDEF 2025 showcases the latest innovations in weaponry, surveillance, artificial intelligence, and battlefield systems. For Nigeria, the fair presents an opportunity to build defence alliances, acquire knowledge on emerging technologies, and advance its military industrial development agenda.
As global security dynamics shift, Nigeria’s active presence at IDEF 2025 under Dr. Matawalle’s leadership highlights the country’s resolve to be a proactive player in shaping a safer and more secure future.
