Saronic lays keel for first 150-foot Marauder vessel
Evidence notes
- Saronic commemorated the keel laying of its first 150-foot Marauder vessel at its Franklin, Louisiana shipyard.
- The company said the milestone marked the official start of production for a new class of fully autonomous ships and followed its earlier acquisition and modernization of the yard.
- Saronic said Marauder would support a wide range of missions with a 40 metric ton payload, 3,500 nautical mile range, and loiter endurance of more than 30 days.
Company context
Saronic builds autonomous surface vessels and command software for U.S. and allied maritime missions. Its portfolio spans Corsair, Mirage and 180-foot Marauder, supported by shipbuilding operations in Louisiana. In July 2026 it selected Brownsville for the planned $3.2 billion Port Alpha shipyard.