Introduction
TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland, organized under the main coordination of the Ministry of National Defense and the Türkiye Technology Team Foundation (T3 Foundation), was held at Gölcük Naval Shipyard Command from August 20 to 23. A total of 37 naval platforms, including TCG Anadolu, TCG Barbaros, TCG Savarona, TCG Turgutreis, TCG Murat Reis and the TCG 18 Mart Submarine, as well as 4 aircraft, were exhibited at the festival.
The event featured demonstrations by SAT and SAS teams, Naval Aviation Command and UAVs, along with the Blue Homeland Sailing Parade.
Developments
Bayraktar TB2 and Bayraktar TB3 also took part in the festival. Children and young people engaged with science and technology through workshops, experience areas, quizzes and various activities.
Details
A total of 112 finalist teams and more than 1,200 contestants showcased their projects in the Unmanned Underwater Systems, Unmanned Marine Vehicle and Underwater Rocket competitions. In the 1,500-meter Open Water Swimming Race, 111 male and 41 female athletes competed, with Eymen Taha Turan finishing first in the men’s category and Nida Başaran in the women’s category. The festival concluded with a closing and awards ceremony.