Turkey showcases naval technologies at Teknofest Blue Homeland 2026

Turkey’s maritime defense exhibition, Teknofest Blue Homeland 2026, concluded in Kocaeli following a four-day event highlighting advanced naval platforms and domestic defense innovations. Jointly organized by the Ministry of National Defense and the T3 Foundation at the Gölcük Shipyard Command, the event brought together military technologies, unmanned systems, and student engineering competitions.

Among the featured defense systems, armor manufacturer FNSS introduced the İ-ZAHA, an uncrewed modular amphibious vehicle designed to execute high-risk landing operations automatically alongside crewed craft. The Turkish Navy also displayed the TCG İmbat, a Kılıç-II class fast attack craft capable of reaching speeds of 40 knots while maintaining a reduced radar signature. Additionally, the event featured competitions focused on uncrewed surface and underwater vehicles.

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