Türkiye concludes Teknofest Blue Homeland 2026 naval showcase

Türkiye concluded the Teknofest Blue Homeland 2026 maritime showcase on Sunday at the Gölcük Shipyard Command in Kocaeli Province, highlighting its advancing domestic naval defense sector. Jointly organised by the Ministry of National Defense and the T3 Foundation, the four-day event ran from August 20 to August 23 to display national maritime technology and defense capabilities.

Featured platforms included FNSS’s İ-ZAHA, a modular uncrewed amphibious assault vehicle designed to mitigate human risk during high-danger landing operations, and the Turkish Navy’s TCG İmbat, a Kılıç-II class fast attack craft capable of reaching 40 knots while utilizing a low-radar-visibility hull design. Alongside hardware exhibitions, the festival hosted engineering competitions centered on uncrewed surface and underwater autonomous platforms.

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