SAHA Expo 2026 in Istanbul was one of the most important defence events in recent years, not only regionally but also globally. This year’s edition of the expo demonstrated that the Turkish defence industry is no longer merely a component of Ankara’s regional security strategy, but is increasingly becoming a tool for strengthening the country’s geopolitical position in the new, increasingly unstable international order. In practice, SAHA Expo 2026 showed that Türkiye is adapting to the changing