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Port Alpha Expected to Open
The autonomous shipyard is slated to begin operations, initially capable of producing vessels up to 850 feet.
Brownsville Site Selection Announced
Saronic selects Brownsville, Texas, for the $3 billion Port Alpha shipyard, with construction to start later in 2026 and operations expected in 2028.
First Combat Use of Corsair USVs
Three Saronic Corsairs strike Iran’s Bandar Abbas naval base, marking the first combat use of unmanned surface vessels by American forces, per U.S. Central Command.
First Rescue Mission by Unmanned Surface Vessel
A Navy-operated Corsair helps rescue two soldiers after an Army AH-64 Apache helicopter goes down near the Strait of Hormuz.
Port Alpha Plans First Unveiled
Saronic announces its intention to build a next-generation autonomous shipyard but does not disclose the site or investment amount.
Gulf Craft Acquisition
Saronic acquires Louisiana-based Gulf Craft and commits $250 million to modernize the yard for Marauder autonomous vessel production.
Saronic Founded
The company launches to develop autonomous surface vessels for defense and maritime applications.
Defense autonomy startup Saronic commits $3B to a next-gen shipyard in Brownsville, aiming to create 10,000 direct jobs and $264.5B in economic impact—a watershed moment for venture-backed hard tech.
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