Naval warfare is evolving more quickly than traditional shipbuilding can handle. Large warships take years to build, but new threats at sea require quicker solutions. To address this, the U.S. Navy is focusing on autonomous vessels, with a Texas defence firm playing a key role in this change. The Navy has awarded Austin-based Saronic a $392 million production contract for its Corsair autonomous surface vessels, says the report. Nearly $200 million of that total funding was allocated right away after the award. The contract was announced at the Reagan National Defence Forum, where Secretary of the Navy John Phelan highlighted the rapid progress of the program. He mentioned that the Navy moved the Corsair from prototype to production in less than a year, which is much faster than typical ship acquisition processes. He described the move as operating at “war-footing speed,” underscoring the Navy’s focus on field-ready systems rather than prolonged development phases.

Full report : Saronic wins $392 million US Navy contract for Corsair autonomous vessels, it will get $200 million immediately.

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