US Navy Halts Aevex Drone Boat Orders, Quadruples AI Robot Contract

• The US Navy will no longer purchase Aevex Corp.'s BlackSea drone boats due to performance issues, having already spent over $130 million.
• The Navy has quadrupled its contract for AI-powered robots used to inspect warships to $300 million.
• The expanded agreement with Gecko Robotics highlights the Navy's focus on tech-based solutions.
• The AI robot contract aims to help get ships through maintenance and back to sea faster.
• The decision to halt Aevex drone boat orders comes after six months of using the technology.