US Saronic Launches New 52-Foot Mirage Autonomous Vessel With 2,500-Nautical-Mile Range

Saronic Technologies launched another 52-foot Mirage autonomous surface vessel at Galveston, Texas, announcing the milestone on November 6, 2026. The aluminum-hulled craft was built in Austin and follows the first Mirage, which entered the water at the same test site in July. Saronic lists a range above 2,500 nautical miles, a top speed above 35 knots and a payload capacity of 3,500 pounds. The craft supports autonomous or remotely supervised operation through the company’s Echelon software and is designed for missions including maritime surveillance and detection of surface and aerial contacts.