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Maritime Defense Firm Expands US Shipbuilding Capacity
Maritime defense tech firm Saronic has broken ground on its new Port Alpha shipyard in Brownville, Texas, a project that aims to produce both autonomous and manned vessels at scale. The shipyard will initially occupy 800 acres, with the possibility to expand to 4,000 acres, and is expected to hire roughly 10,000 direct workers. Saronic was recently selected by the Navy to build Landing Craft Utility vessels as part of a $280 million deal, with deliveries expected to start in late 2028. The company’s expansion into Texas was first reported by Breaking Defense.