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TEKNOFEST Güneydoğu begins at Şanlıurfa GAP Airport
TEKNOFEST Güneydoğu has commenced at the Şanlıurfa GAP Airport, running from September 30 to October 4. Organized by the Ministry of Industry and Technology and the T3 Foundation, the festival serves as a major hub for aviation, space, and technology enthusiasts.
Key highlights include technology competitions across 14 categories, such as drone championships, artificial intelligence, and robotics. Selçuk Bayraktar, Chairman of the TEKNOFEST Board, described the event as a ‘confidence revolution’ aimed at fostering technological independence. He also noted that the production of the KIZILELMA unmanned combat aircraft is accelerating and will soon join the Turkish Armed Forces inventory.
The festival features extensive aerial displays from groups like the Turkish Stars and SOLOTÜRK, alongside exhibitions of national defense platforms including the AKINCI, Bayraktar TB3, and various unmanned ground and sea vehicles. Visitors can also engage in scientific workshops, simulations, and educational activities designed to inspire the next generation of innovators.
Entities
Erdemir · Mehmet Fatih Kacır · Ministry of Industry and Technology · OYAK · Sanayi ve Teknoloji Bakanlığı · Selçuk Bayraktar · T3 Foundation · T3 Vakfı · TEKNOFEST Güneydoğu · Teknofest · Şanlıurfa · Şanlıurfa Büyükşehir Belediyesi
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Hezarfen UAV Team from GİBTÜ reached the finals in the Rotary Wing category. gaziantepsabah.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] HAVELSAN's General Manager stated that the company is a leader in simulator diversity in Europe. www.benguturk.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Erdemir is showcasing high-performance ship steel for the MUGEM National Aircraft Carrier Project. www.gazetebirlik.com · www.haberport.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Over 1.6 million participants from 99 countries applied to the technology competitions.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The festival includes 14 different technology competition categories. haber.aero · ufukturu.net
- [● 11 SOURCES] TEKNOFEST Güneydoğu is being held at Şanlıurfa GAP Airport from September 30 to October 4, 2026. www.donanimhaber.net.tr · www.gazeteipekyol.com · www.tigrishaber.com · ufukturu.net · www.urfastar.com · +4 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Jandarma General Command is showcasing a domestic remote reconnaissance and mine detection tool and a four-legged robot system. www.turkgun.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Karmod is exhibiting mobile armored cabins and ballistic door/window systems. www.haberaktuel.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Selçuk Bayraktar described TEKNOFEST as a 'confidence revolution' that challenges the mindset of 'we cannot do it'. www.biganinsesi.com · ufukturu.net · www.guvengazetesi.com.tr