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01Inside Unmanned Systems2026-04-01

Saronic Raises $1.75B, Expands Louisiana Shipbuilding Footprint as Autonomous Surface Vessel Production Scales (opens in a new tab)

Saronic secured $1.75 billion in funding and expanded its shipbuilding operations in Louisiana to scale up production of autonomous surface vessels. The company aims to enhance its manufacturing capabilities in the region as demand for unmanned maritime systems grows. This expansion supports the scaling of autonomous vessel production.

02Quiver Quantitative2026-10-28

HII Celebrates ROMULUS Unmanned Surface Vessel Production Milestone for U.S. Navy in Louisiana (opens in a new tab)

HII marked a production milestone for the ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel (USV) for the U.S. Navy at its Louisiana facility. The event highlights progress in manufacturing autonomous naval systems. ROMULUS is part of the Navy’s effort to expand unmanned fleet capabilities. No specific production numbers or timelines were disclosed.

03Morningstar2026-10-28

HII Celebrates ROMULUS Unmanned Surface Vessel Production Progress for U.S. Navy in Louisiana (opens in a new tab)

HII marked progress in producing the ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel for the U.S. Navy at its Louisiana facility. The event highlighted advancements in manufacturing the autonomous ship. ROMULUS is part of the Navy’s effort to expand unmanned maritime capabilities. The milestone reflects ongoing development in naval automation technology.

04SOFREP2026-10-23

The Army Wants 100 Drone Boats for the Pacific After One Autonomous Ship Test (opens in a new tab)

The U.S. Army plans to develop a fleet of up to 100 autonomous drone boats for the Pacific, following a successful August 2026 test of an uncrewed commercial ship in Hawaii. The test involved an 18-hour autonomous voyage with a full crew onboard, demonstrating navigation and vehicle loading/unloading capabilities. The Army aims to retrofit existing vessels with autonomy kits while also building purpose-built uncrewed boats, though regulatory and logistical challenges remain. The initiative is part of a broader effort to expand watercraft capacity after years of fleet reductions.

05militarnyi2026-11-04Мілітарний

Second Autonomous Marauder Vessel Launched as U.S. Company Plans Annual Production of 20 (opens in a new tab)

Saronic launched its second autonomous Marauder vessel, a 55-meter logistics platform capable of carrying up to 150 metric tons of cargo. The company reduced labor hours by 8% compared to the first build and plans to produce 20 vessels annually at its Louisiana shipyard. The Marauder supports multiple container configurations, has a range of 4,100–5,400 nautical miles, and reaches speeds up to 25 knots. The U.S. Navy’s demand for uncrewed vessels, including 30 under the MUSV program, drives this development.

06The Defence Blog2026-11-05Dealroom

Saronic launches second Marauder autonomous ship in Louisiana (opens in a new tab)

Saronic has launched its second Marauder autonomous ship in Louisiana. The company specializes in developing unmanned naval vessels. This launch follows the deployment of its first Marauder model. The initiative aims to advance autonomous maritime technology for defense applications.

07MarketScreener2026-10-28

Huntington Ingalls Industries : HII Celebrates ROMULUS Unmanned Surface Vessel Production Progress for U.S. Navy in Louisiana (opens in a new tab)

HII marked progress in producing the ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel (USV) for the U.S. Navy at its Louisiana facility. The Navy awarded HII a contract to build 10 ROMULUS 151 vessels as part of the Medium Unmanned Surface Vehicle (MUSV) program. The project highlights the role of Louisiana and the Gulf Coast in supporting maritime defense manufacturing. No further details on production timelines or specific milestones were provided.

08Marine Insight2026-10-07

U.S. Navy To Acquire 30 MUSV Drone Ships From 3 Louisiana Shipbuilders For $ 1.2 Billion (opens in a new tab)

The U.S. Navy awarded $1.2 billion in contracts to three Louisiana shipbuilders—Galliano Marine Services, Saronic, and Huntington Ingalls Industries—to construct 30 medium unmanned surface vessels (MUSVs) by 2027, with each vessel costing $40 million. The program aims to expand the Navy’s unmanned fleet from 4 to 30 ships by 2030, focusing on autonomous capabilities like threat detection and extended deployment in the Indo-Pacific region. Companies that participated in initial trials but did not secure contracts received $15 million and may compete for future opportunities through the Defense Department’s drone marketplace. Legal challenges from excluded firms are pending, while the Navy emphasizes rapid modernization to counter threats, particularly from China’s growing maritime influence.

09Pluang2026-10-20

HII celebrates production of first ROMULUS 151 unmanned surface vessel for U.S. Navy in Louisiana (opens in a new tab)

HII completed the first ROMULUS 151 unmanned surface vessel for the U.S. Navy at its Louisiana facility. The milestone marks progress in the Navy’s unmanned systems program. No additional technical or operational details were provided in the announcement. The vessel is part of an ongoing effort to expand autonomous maritime capabilities.

10SOFX2026-10-01

US Navy Orders 30 MUSV Drone Ships From Three Louisiana Builders in $1.2B Deal (opens in a new tab)

The U.S. Navy awarded a $1.2 billion contract to three Louisiana-based shipbuilders for 30 Medium Unmanned Surface Vehicles (MUSVs). These drone ships are designed to operate autonomously or semi-autonomously for extended missions. The deal marks a significant expansion of unmanned naval capabilities. Construction will be distributed among the three selected builders.

11USNI News2026-09-29

3 Louisiana Shipyards to Build 30 Drone Ships in $1.2B Navy MUSV Deal (opens in a new tab)

Three Louisiana shipyards secured a $1.2 billion U.S. Navy contract to build 30 Medium Unmanned Surface Vessels (MUSVs). The deal aims to expand the Navy’s fleet of autonomous drone ships. Construction will take place across the three shipyards. The project supports the Navy’s push for unmanned maritime capabilities.

12Naval Today2026-10-29

HII marks ROMULUS USV production milestone (opens in a new tab)

HII, a major U.S. military shipbuilder, celebrated a production milestone for the ROMULUS unmanned surface vessels (USVs) by attaching a commemorative plaque to the lead vessel, ROMULUS 151. The event highlighted progress under the U.S. Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) program, with HII recently awarded a contract to build 10 vessels. ROMULUS USVs are AI-enabled, modular platforms designed for missions like surveillance, mine countermeasures, and strike operations. Louisiana officials and Navy leaders emphasized the program’s role in advancing maritime technology and distributed naval capabilities.

13WorkBoat2026-11-05

Saronic launches second Marauder at Louisiana shipyard (opens in a new tab)

Saronic Technologies launched its second Marauder medium unmanned surface vessel at its Louisiana shipyard, completing the build with 8% fewer labor hours than the first. The autonomous vessel, designed for defense and commercial use, operates without a crew and can travel up to 5,400 nautical miles at speeds over 25 knots. The shipyard, previously inactive, is now expanding to produce up to 20 Marauders annually. The Marauder supports payloads of 165 short tons and can carry multiple ISO containers for logistics and other operations.

14GlobeNewswire2026-10-20

HII to Host Celebration of ROMULUS USV Production for the U.S. Navy in Louisiana (opens in a new tab)

HII will host an event in Louisiana to celebrate the start of production for the ROMULUS unmanned surface vehicle (USV) for the U.S. Navy. The ceremony marks a milestone in the development of autonomous naval systems. The ROMULUS USV is designed to enhance the Navy’s operational capabilities. No further details on specifications or timelines were provided.

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