Gulf Coast Tactical invests $6.1M in New Iberia facility to expand federal maritime production

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Gulf Coast Tactical, LLC announced it will invest $6.1 million in Iberia Parish to expand the production of unmanned surface vehicles, patrol craft, and other maritime platforms used in security operations, reports Ocean News.

The expansion will enhance Gulf Coast Tactical’s fabrication, assembly, systems integration, and testing capabilities for unmanned surface vehicles, patrol craft, and other maritime platforms. The investment will help the company meet growing domestic and international defense and security demand while advancing autonomous vessel technology.

That work includes modular payloads, communications, and sensor systems that support future AI-enabled maritime capabilities. Read more from Ocean News.