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Saronic Technologies Plans Brownsville, Texas, Shipyard Operations

07/20/2026
Autonomous maritime systems manufacturer Saronic Technologies plans to establish operations in Brownsville, Texas. The $3.248 billion project is expected to create approximately 10,000 jobs.

The investment will include the construction of a new shipyard at the Port of Brownsville that will manufacture medium- and large-class autonomous and autonomy-capable vessels.

“America's maritime future depends on our ability to build again,” said Dino Mavrookas, Co-Founder and CEO of Saronic Technologies. “Port Alpha is our commitment to that mission. Built from the ground up to deliver ships at a speed and scale not seen since World War II, this investment is about more than constructing a shipyard. It is about rebuilding the industrial capacity, workforce, and manufacturing advantage required to ensure American maritime leadership for decades to come. The state of Texas and city of Brownsville give us the foundation to turn that vision into reality."

The project is being supported by an $80 million Texas Enterprise Fund grant, a $78,000 Veteran Created Job Bonus, and incentives through the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation (JETI) program.

“Today marks history with the announcement of the most advanced shipyard in the entire world,” noted Governor Greg Abbott. “When this shipyard gets fully built out, there will be about 10,000 employees. Saronic is going to be providing about $750 million in annual paychecks to Texans. That’s game-changing for the population of Texas. As Governor, I’m proud that Saronic calls Texas home.”

Saronic Technologies is a defense technology company that designs and manufactures autonomous surface vessels and maritime autonomy software for defense and commercial applications. The company specializes in autonomous vessel engineering, software development, advanced manufacturing, systems integration, and shipyard operations for unmanned maritime platforms.

“Saronic Technologies’ investment is yet another once-in-a-lifetime project that will significantly change and transform the economic landscape of Brownsville as well as South Texas,” added Gilberto Salinas, President and CEO of the Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation. “In addition to creating high value-add jobs, it will expand opportunities for our residents but more importantly, Saronic will inspire the next generation of engineers and young professionals. We look forward to partnering in their long-term success as they become part of Brownsville’s next chapter.”

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