Teknofest Blue Homeland 2026 highlights Turkish naval defense innovations

Teknofest Blue Homeland 2026 concluded at the Gölcük Shipyard Command in Kocaeli, showcasing Türkiye’s expanding naval capabilities and defense technologies. Co-organized by the Ministry of National Defense and the T3 Foundation, the four-day event ran from August 20 to 23, bringing together military hardware, specialized naval vessels, and engineering competitions.

Defense manufacturer FNSS introduced the İ-ZAHA, a modular uncrewed amphibious vehicle designed to perform high-risk landing operations alongside crewed platforms. The Turkish Navy also highlighted the TCG İmbat, a Kılıç-II class fast attack craft capable of reaching 40 knots while maintaining a reduced radar signature. Alongside hardware displays, the festival featured competitive challenges focusing on uncrewed surface and underwater systems.

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