Türkiye displays uncrewed naval tech at Teknofest Blue Homeland 2026
Türkiye highlighted its naval capabilities and autonomous maritime tech at the Teknofest Blue Homeland 2026 exposition in Kocaeli.
Türkiye hosted the maritime-focused Teknofest Blue Homeland 2026 at the Gölcük Shipyard Command in Kocaeli from August 20 to 23. Organized by the Ministry of National Defense and the T3 Foundation, the four-day event featured advanced naval platforms, air defense capabilities, and uncrewed maritime systems.
Among the key defense industry exhibits was defense contractor FNSS's modular uncrewed amphibious assault vehicle, the İ-ZAHA, designed to operate alongside crewed landing craft to mitigate operational risks. The Turkish Navy also displayed the TCG İmbat, a Kılıç-II class fast attack craft capable of reaching 40 knots with a specialized hull designed for a reduced radar footprint. Alongside defense hardware, the festival hosted technology competitions targeting uncrewed surface and underwater vehicles to encourage domestic engineering innovation.
Sources: Anadolu Agency, Daily Sabah, Defence Turk, TRT Haber.
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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