TLDR:Saronic raised $1.75B in Series D funding, pushing its valuation to $9.25B amid strong investor demandThe company plans to scale production to over 20 autonomous vessels annually by 2027New capital will expand shipyards in Texas and Louisiana, including the Port Alpha projectSaronic is advancing AI-powered maritime systems for defense and commercial operationsSaronic Technologies has secured $1.75 billion in Series D funding, reaching a $9.25 billion valuation. The round, led by Kleiner Perkins, supports expansion of autonomous vessel production for defense and commercial maritime operations.Funding round and investor participationSaronic confirmed the funding through an official release on March 31, 2026. The round drew participation from several major investment firms and existing backers. These include Advent, Bessemer Venture Partners, DFJ Growth, BAM Elevate, and Andreessen Horowitz.Additional support came from 8VC, Caffeinated Capital, Elad Gil, and Franklin Templeton. The funding marks a sharp increase from its previous $600 million Series C round. That earlier round valued the company at $4 billion in 2025.Coin Bureau posts on X also amplified the announcement shortly after the release. One widely shared update described the raise as a major step toward scaling unmanned warship production. The post noted the company’s focus on supplying autonomous vessels to the U.S. military. BREAKING: Autonomous vessel startup Saronic raises $1.75B at a $9.25B valuation to build unmanned warships for the U.S. military. pic.twitter.com/jZShssh8ZO— Coin Bureau (@coinbureau) March 31, 2026Company leadership stated that the capital will accelerate manufacturing capacity and vessel development. The goal is to deliver more than 20 unmanned ships annually by 2027. This target aligns with growing demand from defense partners and allied governments.Expansion of shipbuilding and autonomous systemsSaronic plans to use the funds to expand its shipbuilding infrastructure in Texas and Louisiana. A key project includes the development of its next-generation shipyard, Port Alpha. This facility is expected to support large-scale production of autonomous vessels.The company is also scaling its current shipyard in Franklin, Louisiana. It has already committed $300 million toward expanding the site. The expansion is expected to create around 1,500 jobs in the region.Saronic continues to build a range of vessels, from smaller Corsair models to larger Marauder ships. The Marauder, a 180-foot autonomous vessel, was recently completed within six months. This reflects the company’s focus on faster production timelines.In parallel, the firm is advancing AI-driven maritime systems for both surface and subsurface operations. These systems aim to improve endurance, range, and payload capacity for autonomous fleets. Demand for such capabilities has increased among defense and commercial clients.The company has also expanded its operational footprint beyond the United States. New hubs have opened in San Diego and Washington, D.C., alongside international expansion into the UK and Australia. Its workforce has grown to over 1,300 employees.Saronic stated that its approach combines software-driven design with modern manufacturing systems. This model is intended to scale production efficiently while maintaining performance standards. The new funding will support continued development across these areas.The post Saronic Raises $1.75B at $9.25B Valuation to Scale Autonomous Warship Production appeared first on Blockonomi.