Gecko Robotics wins expanded $300M Navy contract
Gecko Robotics said its contract with the U.S. Navy and General Services Administration has grown by $300 million, quadrupling its ceiling value six months after an initial $71 million award. The company’s Komodo system scans deck coatings and produces maps of corrosion and material thickness to speed inspections and repairs. Gecko said the technology can save up to $8 million per ship and reduce inspection times from months to days.
The expanded ceiling follows an initial $71 million IDIQ award six months earlier, raising the contract’s maximum by $300 million. Gecko says the added capacity supports faster deployment of its robotics across Navy operations.
Komodo examines thick non-skid deck coatings without removing them, generating a deck-wide map of corrosion and material thickness. That lets repair teams locate damage and schedule work before a vessel reaches drydock. Gecko’s robots, drones, and fixed sensors also gather data on hulls, decks, welds, and other components.
The contract expansion could affect Navy maintenance crews, shipyard workers, and taxpayers by potentially shortening inspections and reducing repair costs. Faster vessel turnaround may support fleet readiness, while broader use of inspection robots could influence how defense maintenance work is organized and what skills are valued. Because the figures come from the company, independent verification may matter for assessing actual savings and operational effects.