Press Relase

26 February 2024

For the threats to national security, the Homeland Security sector has become one of the most essential areas where critical and emerging technologies are used.

Homeland Security that encompasses a wide range of issues such as the security of land, air and sea borders, security of critical facilities and factories, cyber security issues in every field, natural disasters and social security, to the protection of above-ground and underground wealth, has become one of the most prioritized and financially important issues of all world governments today.

Today's increasingly frequent and complex internal security threats make it quite difficult for the institutions and organizations in charge of homeland security activities to eradicate the threat using traditional methods and capabilities. Therefore, the institutions responsible for homeland security are attempting to increase their efficiency and capabilities by using advanced technologies also strengthening inter-agency coordination and enhancing the credibility of authorities responsible for homeland security (police, intelligence, coast guard, fire department etc.).

In this context, broadband connections, advanced image collection devices, autonomous systems (UAVs, autonomous vehicles and robots) allow homeland security institutions to see the "big picture", while big data analysis, artificial intelligence, computerized visualization, augmented reality, virtual reality and other support systems aid in the development of quick and accurate decision-making mechanisms.

The homeland security market is fast-paced and dynamic, constantly evolving to answer new threats to a homeland security. The market is expanding rapidly due to security challenges such as terrorism, cross-border disputes, illegal immigration, smuggling and cyber threats. According to Allied Market Research, the global homeland security market is predicted to grow up to $801 billion by 2028.

From smart surveillance to cybersecurity, artificial intelligence to the internet of things (IoT), six trends have emerged that are reshaping the market and revolutionizing the structure of the industry. These trends are;

Trend 1: Cybersecurity as a growing priority

Trend 2: Rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Trend 3: Internet of Things and Smart Surveillance

Trend 4: Biometric Authentication and Identification

Trend 5: Drone Technology (Eyes in the Sky)

Trend 6: The rise of Private Public Partnerships

As we move forward to the future, these six trends are redefining how we perceive security and reconfiguring the strategies and technologies used to deliver it. In a world where threats are rapidly evolving, innovation, awareness and adaptability will be vital to ensure our collective security and promote a peaceful and secure homeland.

27 January 2024

Countdown continues on the “SEDEC 2024” First and Only address of the Homeland and Border Security in Türkiye

Right business with the right people in a short time!

Turkey's first and only Homeland and Border Security Exhibition "SEDEC" 2024 is gearing up to be an essential venue for Turkish companies to take part in fulfilling the world's homeland and border security requirements.

With the support of the Republic of Türkiye Defence Industry Agency, Ministry of National Defense and the Defence and Aerospace Industry Exporters' Association (SSI), SEDEC 2024, which will take place at Ankara Congresium between 21-23 May 2024, will bring together procurement authorities, end users and high-level officials from many countries with Turkish institutions and industrialists in Ankara, the heart of the sector.

Participants, delegations and delegations from more than 50 countries are expected to take part in SEDEC 2024. In addition, high-level officials from the Ministry of Interior and its affiliates Gendarmerie General Command, General Directorate of Security, Coast Guard Command, Ministry of National Defence and its affiliates Land, Naval and Air Force Commands, Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) and National Intelligence Organization will attend SEDEC 2024. will be on display.

The three-day exhibition will be organized by sector professionals to provide information on homeland, border, internal security and

conferences and panels covering supply chain issues were organized, while participants

also participate in seminars, workshops and B2B/B2G meetings during the event will have the right to participate. Within the scope of pre-planned bilateral business meetings (B2B& B2G) foreign original equipment manufacturers and first and second level suppliers, Turkish security and defense industry companies.

Visitors and invited guests registered in the sector will be able to visit the stands of the exhibitors and

will be able to see the capabilities and technological opportunities on site. Turkish Main Contractor the capabilities and solutions of companies, especially SMEs, will be presented more closely to foreign guests. will be introduced.

18 December 2023

SEDEC 2024; Türkiye's first and only Homeland Security and Border Security Expo opens its gates for the 4th time in Ankara to grow the sector and increase exports

For more than 40 years, while many countries have been organizing exhibitions and events in the scope of the Security Sector. Türkiye launched its first special event for homeland and border security 6 years ago with SEDEC.

SEDEC organized with the support of the Defense Industry Agency (SSB) and the Defence and Aerospace Industry Exporters' Association (SSI) SEDEC 2024, in the scope of homeland security, is preparing to bring together major players from around the world, institutions and organizations serving in international field with our industrialists in Ankara for the 4th time. SEDEC, which adopts the production of equipment and services used by the requirement authorities, by our industrialists as a priority due to the ever-increasing security demand, will bring together professionals from friendly and allied countries in homeland security, border security, coastal security, city security and defence supply chain at this year's event. In addition to cyber security, data and information security, satellite technologies, which play a major role in communication, will also take part in the scope of SEDEC 2024 this year. At SEDEC that will be held at Ankara Congresium on 21-23 May 2024, participating companies will have the privilage to participate in workshops, seminars and B2B, B2G, G2Gs that will continue for three days, apart from the conference that covering homeland security, border security, defence supply chain issues on the first day.

Apart from the exhibitors, visitors that serving in the sector will also be able to take part in SEDEC 2024.

Officials and sector professionals from diffrent countries were invited for taking part at SEDEC 2024.

Hilal ÜNAL, Chairman of the Organizing Committee of SEDEC Türkiye, said that they are preparing to host more than 75 country representatives, mainly from Asia, the Pacific and the Middle East, at SEDEC 2024, and specially pointed out that SEDEC is an export-oriented event of strategic importance: "We have concentrated our efforts on the export of systems and equipment that developed in Türkiye to friendly and allied countries in these regions. Our aim is for our industrialists to stand out in countries that produce and export in the security sector, and in this context, we have officially invited competent and large companies such as Boeing, Airbus, Tawazun Holding, Rolls Royce, BAE Systems, KAI, which are among the world's major players in the field of security and defense, to our event in order to provide an environment for cooperation opportunities."

Weak Security means Economic Loss

ÜNAL pointed out that SEDEC 2024 has two main objectives for Türkiye and that it is organized to achieve these objectives, ÜNAL said, "With SEDEC 2024, it is aimed to meet all the needs of the Presidency, ministries and their affiliates that provide security and supply chain services in our country in order to provide their services at the highest level and to sustain the needs of R&D and Ur-Ge studies with finished products, semi-finished products, It is aimed for our industrialists producing manufactured products and services to both increase their current exports and develop new export markets."

ÜNAL also pointed out that Türkiye is a country of strategic importance due to its geographical location and concluded his words as follows:

"Homeland security starts from the borders, our country has strategic importance due to its location considering its land and sea borders. We see the importance of this with the events that occured on our borders every day. Geographically having long land and sea borders with its neighbours, Türkiye today interacts not only with the countries directly have borders with it but also with other countries with distant borders. We have to ensure the security of our borders at the highest level in order to prevent economic losses caused by illegal crossing and smuggling and to prevent socio-economic damages caused by irregular migrants. It should not be forgotten that deterrent and preventive security services are always more economical in the establishment of security."

27 October 2023

SEDEC 2024 will bring together requirement authorities, end users and procurement delegations from all over the world with Turkish industrialists in Ankara for security and defense expenditures.

According to the statement made by SEDEC, 5800 B2B/B2Gs were held with representatives and buyers from 51 countries at SEDEC 2022, a business development event that brought together SME-level manufacturers in the defence industry with requirement authorities and prime contractors in Türkiye and abroad. SEDEC 2024 will be held at Ankara, ATO Congresium on May 21-23.

Participants and guests will learn about the latest developments in the field of security with a conference on the first day covering homeland security, border security, internal security, defense supply chain, security in satellites and space. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in seminars, workshops and B2B/B2Gs throughout the event. Registered industry visitors will be able to visit the exhibitors' booths and see the capabilities of the companies and the opportunities offered by technology.

Recent developments in the world have once again reminded us of the importance of 'Homeland, Border and Internal Security' issues that SEDEC addresses. In this context, SEDEC Event Management assessed that 'SEDEC 2024 will be an important meeting place where Turkish industrialists will come together with the needs authorities of the countries and Turkish companies will increase their export shares worldwide.