Teknofest Blue Homeland 2026 showcases Turkish naval technology in Kocaeli

Turkey’s maritime defense showcase, Teknofest Blue Homeland 2026, took place at the Gölcük Shipyard Command in Kocaeli from August 20 to 23. Organized by the Ministry of National Defense and the T3 Foundation, the four-day exhibition highlighted advancements in naval engineering, autonomous surface vehicles, and underwater technology.

Key unveilings included FNSS's İ-ZAHA, an uncrewed modular amphibious assault vehicle designed to perform high-risk amphibious landing operations without endangering crew members. The Turkish Navy also showcased the TCG İmbat, a Kılıç-II class fast attack craft reaching speeds of 40 knots with a reduced radar signature. Alongside military hardware, the event hosted technical competitions for uncrewed underwater and surface systems to foster engineering talent for naval applications.

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