U.S. Navy Selects Saronic’s Brownsville Shipyard for New Vessel Production
· Texas Border Business
Saronic has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy to build Landing Craft Utility vessels at its new Port Alpha shipyard in Brownsville, marking a significant development in American shipbuilding. This project is part of a $280.5 million procurement involving three shipbuilders, although the exact amount for Saronic remains undisclosed. The vessels, capable of carrying up to 170 tons, will support various military operations and are expected to begin production in 2028, with deliveries starting in 2029. The shipyard is anticipated to create job opportunities and strengthen the local economy in the Rio Grande Valley.
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