Turkey displays advanced naval systems at Teknofest Blue Homeland 2026
Turkey's maritime technology exhibition showcase concluded in Kocaeli, featuring unmanned amphibious vehicles, fast attack craft, and engineering competitions.
Turkey's maritime defense and technology exhibition, Teknofest Blue Homeland 2026, took place from August 20 to August 23 at the Gölcük Shipyard Command in Kocaeli. Jointly organized by the Ministry of National Defense and the T3 Foundation, the four-day event featured a broad range of naval platforms, unmanned systems, and air defense capabilities.
Among the key highlights, defense company FNSS debuted the İ-ZAHA, an uncrewed modular amphibious vehicle intended to automate high-risk landing operations. The Turkish Navy also showcased the TCG İmbat, a Kılıç-II class fast attack craft capable of reaching 40 knots with a low radar signature. Additionally, the event hosted student engineering competitions focused on uncrewed underwater and surface craft.
Sources: Defence Turk, Anadolu Agency, TRT Haber, Daily Sabah
Sources
- TRT Haber (Turkish Radio and Television Corporation) — 'TEKNOFEST Mavi Vatan 2026' bugün başlıyor
- Daily Sabah — Türkiye's top maritime showcase Teknofest Blue Homeland kicks off
- Defence Turk — FNSS’ten insansız amfibi araç: İ-ZAHA
- Anadolu Ajansı (Anadolu Agency) — Türk donanmasının "keskin kılıcı": TCG İmbat hücumbotu
Earlier coverage
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