Turkey displays domestic naval technologies at Teknofest Blue Homeland 2026

Turkey’s premier maritime technology exhibition, Teknofest Blue Homeland 2026, took place at the Gölcük Shipyard Command in Kocaeli from Aug. 20 to 23. Organised by the Ministry of National Defense and the T3 Foundation, the four-day event highlighted domestic naval developments, air defense hardware, and autonomous maritime technologies.

Key defense platforms featured during the showcase included the İ-ZAHA, an uncrewed modular amphibious vehicle developed by Turkish defense firm FNSS to automate high-risk landing phases. The Turkish Navy also presented the TCG İmbat, a Kılıç-II class fast attack craft designed with a low radar cross-section and capable of speeds reaching 40 knots. In addition to hardware displays, the event hosted engineering competitions focused on uncrewed surface and underwater vehicles.

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