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Gecko Robotics, Anduril team up for new Baltimore County shipyard

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8 October 2026

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Fusion42 · 10 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Gecko Robotics will deploy its AI-powered inspection technology at Anduril's new submarine manufacturing facilities in Baltimore County, Maryland, and Orange County, California, supporting the production of Virginia-class submarine parts. This collaboration is part of a large $6.6 billion investment to enhance submarine manufacturing capacity with operations expected to start in 2030.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech.

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You now have a clearer path to embed AI-driven inspection tools into early-stage navy production workflows, especially for subsea parts. This opens immediate opportunities to link your maintenance or quality systems with emerging shipbuilding programmes backed by large government investments.

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