Turkey showcases naval tech at Teknofest Blue Homeland 2026
Turkey hosted Teknofest Blue Homeland 2026 at Gölcük Shipyard Command, showcasing autonomous naval craft, fast attack vessels, and maritime defense innovations.
Turkey’s premier maritime defense exhibition, Teknofest Blue Homeland 2026, took place at the Gölcük Shipyard Command in Kocaeli from August 20 to 23. Co-organized by the Ministry of National Defense and the T3 Foundation, the four-day event highlighted advances in naval defense, autonomous technologies, and sovereign engineering.
Defense manufacturer FNSS debuted the İ-ZAHA, an uncrewed modular amphibious assault vehicle built to navigate high-risk landing zones without endangering personnel. Meanwhile, the Turkish Navy displayed the TCG İmbat, a Kılıç-II class fast attack craft engineered for reduced radar visibility and capable of speeds reaching 40 knots.
The event also hosted technical competitions focused on uncrewed underwater and surface craft to bolster national talent in maritime technology.
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
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