Türkiye’s naval defense capabilities and maritime technologies will be showcased at Teknofest’s special edition dubbed “Blue Homeland,” which will bring together defense industry innovations, competitions and naval demonstrations at a key naval hub.
The four-day event will be held at the shipyard command in the northwestern province of Kocaeli’s Gölcük district from Aug. 20-23, jointly organized by the Defense Ministry and the Türkiye Technology Team (T3) Foundation.
The festival will feature competitions focused on domestically developed naval platforms and underwater technologies, including unmanned underwater systems, underwater rockets and unmanned surface vehicles.
Organizers said the event aims to encourage young engineers and entrepreneurs by allowing them to test their projects in real-world environments while promoting innovation in maritime technologies.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to tour several Turkish Navy vessels displayed at special exhibition areas, while elite military units, including underwater commandos and naval aviation teams, will conduct live demonstrations.
The event is moving to Gölcük, one of Türkiye’s major naval centers, after its debut in Istanbul last year. The maritime edition was previously held in Istanbul last month, featuring a naval parade through the Bosphorus.
The “Blue Homeland” concept, known as “Mavi Vatan” in Turkish, refers to Türkiye’s maritime jurisdiction claims and national interests in surrounding seas. The doctrine has become a prominent element of the country’s security strategy and foreign policy outlook.
