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Gecko Robotics Wins $71M Navy Contract for Ship Maintenance

3/17/2026

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Gecko Robotics, the robotics company, secured a five-year, $71 million contract with the U.S. Navy.
The contract funds wall-climbing robots to maintain 18 ships in the Pacific Fleet.
The deal was initially valued at $54 million.
The robots identify repairs faster than manual inspections, potentially reducing maintenance delays.
The Navy seeks 80% operational status by 2027, citing backlogs and a skilled-worker shortage.

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Story summary

Gecko Robotics, the robotics company, secured a five-year, $71 million contract with the U.S. Navy.
The contract funds wall-climbing robots to maintain 18 ships in the Pacific Fleet.
The deal was initially valued at $54 million.
The robots identify repairs faster than manual inspections, potentially reducing maintenance delays.
The Navy seeks 80% operational status by 2027, citing backlogs and a skilled-worker shortage.