TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland brings together Turkish naval and defence technology
TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland, a significant component of the larger TEKNOFEST 2026 technology festival, will take place from 20 to 23 August at the Gölcük Shipyard Command, the Turkish naval shipyard located in Gölcük.
This event is designed to consolidate Turkey' s various capabilities in maritime technology, underwater technology, and the defence industry, with a clear goal of strengthening the country' s national technological independence.
The focus of TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland is to showcase a broad spectrum of technological advancements.
This includes surveillance and security systems for maritime regions, autonomous underwater vehicles, remotely operated underwater robots for exploration and maintenance, and advanced sensor solutions.
The intention is to facilitate collaboration and innovation across various sectors that are critical to Turkey’s maritime security and defence capacity. The event at Gölcük, a strategically important shipyard, underscores Turkey' s commitment to self-development within the defence sector.
By bringing together participants from academia, private companies, and public institutions, TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland contributes to creating synergies that are necessary for the development of next-generation maritime and underwater defence systems.
This is crucial for Turkey’s ability to operate independently and effectively within its territorial waters.
For Turkey, this gathering represents an important step towards reducing its reliance on foreign technology and strengthening its position as a key player in defence technology.
The development of advanced solutions in naval and underwater technology has direct consequences for the country’s national security, economy, and its ability to protect its maritime interests in the Black Sea, the Aegean Sea, and the Mediterranean. Through national platforms such as TEKNOFEST, Turkey is fostering a culture of innovation and technological entrepreneurship.
The objective is to stimulate new research and development projects that may result in innovative products and systems, not only for the domestic market but potentially also for export to international partners.
This contributes to a stronger and more self-sufficient Turkish defence industry in the long term. Source: TRT Haber
Source: TRT Haber
