Türkiye showcases naval innovations at Teknofest Blue Homeland 2026
Türkiye highlighted its latest domestic naval defense platforms and autonomous maritime technology at Teknofest Blue Homeland 2026 in Kocaeli.
The maritime edition of Türkiye's technology exhibition, Teknofest Blue Homeland 2026, took place from Aug. 20 to Aug. 23 at the Gölcük Shipyard Command in Kocaeli. Jointly organized by the Ministry of National Defense and the T3 Foundation, the four-day event showcased domestic naval defense systems, uncrewed platforms, and maritime innovations.
Among the featured technologies was the İ-ZAHA, a modular uncrewed amphibious assault vehicle developed by defense firm FNSS to automate high-risk landing phases alongside crewed craft. The Turkish Navy also displayed the TCG İmbat, a Kılıç-II class fast attack craft capable of reaching speeds up to 40 knots with reduced radar visibility. Alongside defense hardware exhibitions, the event hosted engineering competitions focused on autonomous surface and underwater systems.
Sources: Defence Turk, Anadolu Agency, TRT Haber, Daily Sabah
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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