US Navy expands Gecko Robotics AI/robotic ship maintenance to $300M

The US Navy is scaling deployment of Gecko Robotics' AI-driven inspection suite using drones, wall-climbing robots, fixed sensors, and the Komodo system to scan deck coatings without destructive testing. This speeds structural issue detection and pre-drydock repair planning, potentially cutting inspection timelines from months to days and improving fleet readiness by shortening maintenance cycles.