Saronic Breaks Ground on $3 Billion Port Alpha Shipyard in Texas to Build Autonomous and Manned Ships

By ASR Newsdesk · 1 Oct 2026, 15:00 UTC

Autonomous maritime systems maker Saronic has initiated construction on Port Alpha, a new shipyard in Texas. The facility, representing over $3 billion in private investment, is situated on 835 acres at the Port of Brownsville and is designed to build both autonomous and manned ships. The project aims to enhance U.S. shipbuilding capacity, with expectations to create up to 10,000 jobs and generate significant economic impact for Texas. The shipyard will feature modular design and throughput capabilities, with initial operations focusing on autonomous, autonomy-capable, and manned vessels, including Landing Craft Utility vessels for the U.S. Navy.