Turkey's Big Defense Show: SAHA 2026

May 5, 2026, 13:57
EuropeInternational

Introduction

The SAHA 2026 show started in Istanbul. Turkey shows its new military tools and sells them to other countries.

Main Body

The show is very big. 1,700 companies from 120 countries are there. They show 203 new products. Turkey wants to sell $8 billion of these tools. Turkey now makes most of its own tools. In the past, they bought many things from other countries. Now, they build their own factories in many cities. Turkey wants to help Europe. Europe buys many tools from far away. Turkey says it can provide these tools. Turkey wants to be one of the top 10 sellers in the world.

Conclusion

The show ends on May 9. Turkey wants to make new friends and build its own technology.

Learning

🕒 Then vs. Now

Look at how the story describes Turkey's change. This is the best way to learn how to talk about your own life or a company.

The Pattern:

  • Past: "In the past, they bought..."
  • Present: "Now, they build..."

How it works: When you move from the past to the present, use "In the past" →\rightarrow "Now".

Examples from the text:

  • Bought (Past) →\rightarrow Build (Present)
  • Bought from others →\rightarrow Makes its own

📦 Word Groups (Money & Size)

Instead of hard grammar, look at these 'power words' for A2 descriptions:

WordMeaningExample
BigLargeThe show is very big.
Top 10The best/highestTurkey wants to be top 10.
$8 billionA huge amount of moneyThey want to sell $8 billion.

Vocabulary Learning

show (n.)
An exhibition or event where items are displayed.
Example:The show in Istanbul attracted many visitors.
started (v.)
To begin or commence.
Example:The show started at 10 a.m.
Istanbul (n.)
A city in Turkey where the show took place.
Example:Istanbul is known for its historic sites.
military (adj.)
Related to the armed forces.
Example:The show featured new military tools.
tools (n.)
Objects or equipment used for a purpose.
Example:The company displayed advanced tools.
sell (v.)
To exchange goods for money.
Example:They want to sell $8 billion of tools.
companies (n.)
Business organizations.
Example:1,700 companies attended the show.
countries (n.)
Nations or states.
Example:The companies came from 120 countries.
products (n.)
Items produced for sale.
Example:They showed 203 new products.
billion (n.)
A large number, 1,000,000,000.
Example:The tools are worth $8 billion.
own (adj.)
Belonging to oneself.
Example:Turkey makes most of its own tools.
build (v.)
To construct or create.
Example:They build factories in many cities.
factories (n.)
Buildings where goods are made.
Example:The factories produce new tools.
Europe (n.)
The continent to the west of Turkey.
Example:Europe buys many tools from far away.
top (adj.)
Highest or best.
Example:Turkey wants to be one of the top 10 sellers.
sellers (n.)
People or companies that sell goods.
Example:They are among the world's sellers.
world (n.)
The planet Earth.
Example:The show is a global event.
friends (n.)
People you have a close relationship with.
Example:They hope to make new friends at the show.
technology (n.)
The use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.
Example:The show showcases the latest technology.