Technologıcal Marıne Securıty on the Coast of Turkey Wıthın the Scope of “Blue Homeland”: A Study Based on Lıterature Screenıng

This study deals with the current status and strategic importance of technological security practices in ensuring maritime safety within the scope of the "Blue Homeland" doctrine of Turkey. In recent years, Turkey's allegations of rights on maritime jurisdiction, sharing of energy resources and security of marine traffic, especially in the Eastern Mediterranean and Aegean Sea has created intense geopolitical tensions. In this process, the importance of technology -oriented, dynamic and integrated systems has increased by going beyond classical security approaches. In the study; Radar systems, unmanned marine vehicles, electronic warfare elements, artificial intelligence -supported analysis software, cyber security infrastructure, coastal surveillance networks and the contributions of the national defense industry in this field are discussed. The technological investments carried out by Turkey's Coast Guard Command and the Navy Command and the domestic and national projects developed by institutions such as ASELSAN, HAVELSAN and STM are also evaluated within the scope. The findings obtained from the literature are not only the military of technological maritime security; It also reveals that it has a multidimensional structure with economic, environmental and diplomatic effects. In addition, the study shows that by integrating technological systems, deterrence in the seas and early intervention capacity can be increased. It is emphasized that technological security strategies should be further developed in order to protect their national interests within the borders of Turkey.