Saronic expands Louisiana shipyard with $300M investment
Evidence notes
- Saronic announced a $300 million investment to expand its Franklin, Louisiana shipyard and increase production capacity for its autonomous vessel fleet.
- The company said the project would add more than 300,000 square feet of new production capacity, including large-vessel assembly infrastructure for Marauder.
- Saronic said the expansion would support 1,500 new jobs and connect with its broader Port Alpha shipbuilding strategy.
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.