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Source: Frankenburg Technologies

FARNBOROUGH: BABCOCK PARTNERING WITH ACUA OCEAN AND FRANKENBURG ON MARITIME C-UAS

Monday, July 20, 2026

Source: Frankenburg Technologies

WASHINGTON -- On July 20, 2026, Babcock announced it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ACUA Ocean Technologies and Frankenburg Technologies to advance counter uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) solutions in the marine domain.

This partnership, signed at the Farnborough International Airshow, expands on an earlier agreement between Babcock and Frankenburg and integrates three key defense elements: Babcock's modular multi-domain launcher system, Frankenburg’s precision-guided missiles, and ACUA’s uncrewed surface vessels (USVs). The collaboration aims to address the rising global threat of low-cost, one-way attack drones by providing an integrated and adaptable air defense capability tailored for maritime environments.

Source: Babcock
Associated URL: https://www.babcockinternational.com/news/babcock-partners-with-acua-ocean-technologies-and-frankenburg-on-maritime-counter-drone-air-defence-systems/

Source: Saronic

SARONIC TO BEGIN CONSTRUCTING NEW TEXAS SHIPYARD IN 2026

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Source: Saronic

WASHINGTON -- On July 16, 2026, defense technology startup Saronic Technologies announced plans to build a new shipyard in Brownsville, Texas dubbed Port Alpha. Saronic’s new shipyard will reportedly be constructed from the ground up and span 800 acres, with the potential to expand to a total of 4,000 acres. According to Saronic, Port Alpha will focus on both military and commercial ships, will support construction of both manned and unmanned vessels, and will initially support construction of up to 850-foot ships, with the goal of eventually building 1,200-foot vessels. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2026, with Port Alpha expected to open for operations in 2028.

At present, Saronic makes several autonomous surface vessels (USVs) at its shipyard in Franklin, Louisiana.

Source: Saronic
Associated URL: https://medium.com/saronic-technologies/saronic-to-build-port-alpha-americas-next-generation-shipyard-in-brownsville-texas-f71c15565ec6

Source: Marine Corps

DRONE DOMINANCE PROGRAM SOLICITS INDUSTRY PROPOSALS FOR REUSABLE BOMBER PLATFORMS

Monday, July 20, 2026

Source: Marine Corps

WASHINGTON - The Pentagon's Drone Dominance Program (DDP) has announced a new initiative seeking reusable bomber/dropper platforms to complement one-way attack systems. Operating under a Phase 2.5 Request for Solutions (RFS) designated as Mission C, the effort aims to provide warfighters with low-cost, scalable strike capabilities backed by a resilient supply chain. The multi-phase effort functions as an advanced market commitment, with the Department posting prices and quantities up front and offering fixed-price prototype delivery contracts to vendors meeting or exceeding performance requirements. Initial prototype orders under Mission C are expected to total approximately $32 million, with additional orders planned in future DDP phases.

Drone Dominance previously included two mission sets, with Mission A focusing on long-range strike and Mission B prioritizing close quarters operations.

Source: Drone Dominance
Associated URL: https://drone-dominance.io/announcements.html?post=rfs-2-5-bomber-dropper-platforms

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