Türkiye showcases naval innovations at Teknofest Blue Homeland 2026
Türkiye presented its latest naval technologies and uncrewed maritime systems at the Teknofest Blue Homeland 2026 event in Kocaeli.
Türkiye held its Teknofest Blue Homeland maritime defense festival from August 20 to 23 at the Gölcük Shipyard Command in Kocaeli province. Co-organized by the Ministry of National Defense and the T3 Foundation, the four-day event showcased the country’s naval capabilities, air defense systems, and uncrewed maritime technology.
Defense manufacturer FNSS introduced the İ-ZAHA, a modular uncrewed amphibious vehicle engineered for high-risk landing missions alongside crewed platforms. The Turkish Navy also displayed the TCG İmbat, a Kılıç-II class fast attack craft capable of reaching 40 knots with a reduced radar footprint. Alongside platform exhibits, the gathering featured engineering competitions focusing on uncrewed underwater and surface systems.
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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