Türkiye showcases domestic naval tech at Teknofest Blue Homeland

Türkiye held the maritime edition of its premier defense and technology festival, Teknofest Blue Homeland 2026, from August 20 to 23 at the Gölcük Shipyard Command in Kocaeli. Co-organized by the Ministry of National Defense and the T3 Foundation, the four-day event highlighted the nation's expanding naval engineering capabilities, uncrewed platforms, and air defense systems.

Exhibits included the İ-ZAHA, a modular uncrewed amphibious assault vehicle developed by defense contractor FNSS to reduce risks during landing operations alongside crewed vessels. The Turkish Navy also showcased the TCG İmbat, a Kılıç-II class fast attack craft capable of reaching 40 knots with a reduced radar footprint. In addition to platform displays, the event hosted engineering competitions focused on uncrewed underwater and surface craft.

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