Turkey showcases naval technologies at Teknofest Blue Homeland 2026

Turkey held its Teknofest Blue Homeland 2026 maritime defense exhibition at the Gölcük Shipyard Command in Kocaeli from August 20 to 23. Organized by the Ministry of National Defense alongside the T3 Foundation, the four-day event showcased the country’s naval capabilities, autonomous maritime technology, and sovereign defense developments.

Defense contractor FNSS introduced the İ-ZAHA, a modular unmanned amphibious assault vehicle designed to conduct high-risk operations while minimizing crew exposure. Simultaneously, the Turkish Navy exhibited the TCG İmbat, a Kılıç-II class fast attack craft capable of reaching speeds of up to 40 knots while utilizing a specialized hull design to reduce radar cross-section. The event also featured technology competitions for unmanned underwater and surface vehicles aimed at strengthening domestic engineering talent.

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