# TEKNOFEST Mavi Vatan maritime technology festival > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/teknofest-mavi-vatan-maritime-technology-festival > Updated: 2026-08-19T12:27:04.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. The TEKNOFEST Mavi Vatan 2026 festival has commenced at the Gölcük Shipyard Command in Kocaeli, running from August 20 to August 23. Organized by the Ministry of National Defense and the Turkey Technology Team Foundation (T3 Vakfı), the event showcases Turkey’s maritime, underwater, and defense industry capabilities. The festival features 37 different naval elements and platforms. Notable displays include the flagship TCG Anadolu, TCG Savarona, and various submarines, as well as the MİLDEN National Submarine test block. Unmanned sea vehicles such as ULAQ, SANCAR, MARLIN, and SALVO are also on exhibit. In addition to maritime displays, the program includes aerial demonstrations featuring Bayraktar TB2, TB3, and AKINCI UAVs, alongside various helicopters. The event features technology competitions for unmanned underwater systems and sea vehicles, special operations demonstrations by SAT and SAS commandos, and traditional maritime competitions such as tug-of-war. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-19: TEKNOFEST Mavi Vatan begins at Gölcük Shipyard TEKNOFEST Mavi Vatan is underway at Gölcük Shipyard, showcasing 37 naval platforms, unmanned sea and air vehicles, and defense technologies through August 23, 2026. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-navy-conducts-ceremonial-salute-in-izmit-gulf ### 2026-08-04: Turkey's TEKNOFEST Mavi Vatan 2026 to showcase maritime tech in Gölcük TEKNOFEST Mavi Vatan 2026 will run 20‑23 August at Gölcük Shipyard, featuring unmanned underwater competitions, navy ship tours and live SAT/SAS displays, organized by Turkey's defence ministry and T3 Vakfı. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-teknofest-mavi-vatan-2026-to-showcase-maritime-tech-in-glck --- Cite as: TEKNOFEST Mavi Vatan maritime technology festival. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/teknofest-mavi-vatan-maritime-technology-festival