Gecko Robotics Announces Five-Year Contract Worth Up to $71 Million With U.S. Navy

Gecko Robotics announced March 17, 2026, that it had won a five-year IDIQ contract with the U.S. Navy and GSA, with a ceiling of $71 million. Initially, up to $54 million will be allocated to work on 18 Pacific Fleet ships. The company said its robots and AI can identify repair sites up to 50 times faster and more accurately than manual work, contributing to the goal of achieving 80% fleet readiness by 2027.

The agreement sets out a framework for U.S. Navy maintenance personnel to assess the condition of hulls, decks, welds and other areas on 18 Pacific Fleet ships using data gathered by wall-climbing robots, unmanned aircraft and fixed sensors. Gecko Robotics said its AI can identify current and future structural problems and pinpoint repair sites up to 50 times faster and more accurately than manual work, potentially changing how inspections are conducted and repairs are planned.