An air show was held in the skies over İzmit Gulf, northwest of Kocaeli, as part of the TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland event.
Aircraft assigned to naval aviation and maritime patrol operations, as well as helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles, took part in the show. Bayraktar TB2, Bayraktar TB3 and Bayraktar Akıncı unmanned aerial vehicles also flew over İzmit Gulf.

The event will be held from August 20 to 23
The TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland 2026 events will be held at Gölcük Naval Shipyard Command in Kocaeli from August 20 to 23, 2026.
The event aims to introduce Türkiye’s maritime capabilities and advanced technologies to young people, strengthen maritime culture and pass it on to future generations.

Young people’s technology projects will be showcased
TEKNOFEST is a platform that enables the discovery of young talent and the showcasing of technological innovations such as rockets and robots. The event is organized with the support of public institutions.
The festival, which contributes to the advancement of technology initiatives in Türkiye, held its first event in 2018.