Teknofest Blue Homeland 2026 displays Turkish naval defense innovations in Kocaeli

The Teknofest Blue Homeland 2026 maritime exposition concluded at the Gölcük Shipyard Command in Kocaeli, highlighting Türkiye's advancing naval technologies and defense capabilities. Co-organized by the Ministry of National Defense and the T3 Foundation, the four-day event featured a range of warships, aerial platforms, missile systems, and uncrewed vessels.

Among the major hardware unveilings was FNSS's İ-ZAHA, an uncrewed modular amphibious vehicle designed to execute high-risk landing operations alongside existing crewed platforms. The Turkish Navy also displayed the TCG İmbat, a Kılıç-II class fast attack craft capable of reaching speeds up to 40 knots while utilizing a specialized hull design to minimize its radar profile. Alongside defense hardware, the event hosted national engineering contests focusing on uncrewed surface and underwater technologies.

Sources: Anadolu Agency, Daily Sabah, Defence Turk, TRT Haber