Turkey showcases naval defense technologies at Teknofest Blue Homeland

Turkey held its maritime defense exposition, Teknofest Blue Homeland 2026, from August 20 to 23 at the Gölcük Shipyard Command in Kocaeli. The four-day event featured a range of domestic naval capabilities, unmanned systems, and missile defense platforms.

Among the highlighted equipment was defense contractor FNSS’s modular unmanned amphibious vehicle, İ-ZAHA, designed to perform high-risk phases of amphibious assault operations. The Turkish Navy also displayed the TCG İmbat, a Kılıç-II class fast attack craft capable of reaching speeds up to 40 knots with a low radar signature.

The exhibition additionally hosted technology competitions focused on unmanned surface and underwater vessels, highlighting advancements in the country's military technology sector.

Sources: Defence Turk, Anadolu Ajansı, TRT Haber, Daily Sabah.