FIRST ON FOX: The U.S. Navy is quadrupling the ceiling on a contract for AI-powered robots used to inspect warships to $300 million.Just six months after initially tapping the technology to help get ships through maintenance and back to sea faster, the expanded agreement with Pittsburgh-based Gecko Robotics underscores the importance the U.S. military is putting on tech-based solutions. The initial ceiling for the deal was $71 million, but the Navy is pushing to improve fleet readiness amid a widening shipbuilding gap with China."While the U.S. may not be able to out-manufacture faster than Ch...
Navy robot deal quadruples as US looks to ‘outsmart’ China with AI at sea
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Oct 20, 2026 • 1 week ago
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