Saronic Expands Its Autonomous Surface Vessel Fleet with Powerful New Mirage and Cipher Models

Saronic, a leading innovator in autonomous maritime technology, has officially introduced two new additions to its family of Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs): the 40-foot Mirage and the 60-foot Cipher. These two advanced platforms are designed to meet the growing demands of modern naval and commercial operations, offering longer range, higher carrying capacities, and adaptable mission capabilities.

The announcement marks an important step in expanding Saronic’s existing lineup, which already includes the compact Spyglass (6-foot), agile Cutlass (14-foot), versatile Corsair (24-foot), and the recently launched medium unmanned surface vessel, Marauder.

Designed for a New Era of Maritime Operations

Both the Mirage and Cipher have been created to address a broad range of mission profiles for the U.S. Navy, allied forces, and the commercial maritime sector. From logistics and reconnaissance to security operations and port management, these vessels are built to be versatile and reliable in complex environments.

Saronic’s CEO, Dino Mavrookas, emphasized the importance of rapidly adopting autonomous maritime technologies. He stated that the future of maritime security and operational dominance relies on developing a wide range of ASVs, varying from small, agile crafts to larger, mission-ready vessels like Mirage and Cipher.

Detailed Specifications: Mirage and Cipher

Let’s take a closer look at what these two new platforms offer:

Saronic Mirage

• Length: 40 feet

• Range: Over 2,000 nautical miles

• Carrying Capacity: 2,000 pounds

• Key Feature: Double the range and payload capacity of the previous Corsair model, making it ideal for long-duration surveillance, logistics support, and maritime security missions.

Saronic Cipher

• Length: 60 feet

• Range: Over 3,000 nautical miles

• Carrying Capacity: 10,000 pounds

• Key Feature: The most capable ASV in Saronic’s small vessel line-up to date, offering a major leap in payload and operational endurance.

Both platforms are built around a modular, open software architecture which allows easy integration of new sensors, weapons, and payloads without reworking the core systems. This flexibility ensures that Mirage and Cipher can be quickly adapted for new mission requirements or emerging technologies.

Built with Seamless Autonomy and Scalability

Mirage and Cipher, like their predecessors, will be developed using Saronic’s vertically integrated approach. This means all hardware, software, and autonomy systems are designed in-house to function seamlessly together. Every new model inherits proven capabilities and reliability from earlier ASV developments, ensuring operational consistency across the fleet.

The new vessels will also be produced with scalable manufacturing in mind. Saronic has streamlined its production workflows and assembly processes, making it possible to rapidly build and deploy large numbers of ASVs as operational demands grow.

A Complete Autonomous Fleet for the Future

With the introduction of Mirage and Cipher, Saronic now offers a full spectrum of unmanned maritime platforms suitable for every type of mission — from small, agile reconnaissance units to medium and large ASVs capable of long-range, high-payload operations.

These new additions will play a vital role in future maritime strategies, providing nations and commercial operators with intelligent, autonomous, and adaptable tools to secure waterways, support logistics, and conduct vital surveillance in both peacetime and contested environments.

Saronic’s commitment to autonomous innovation is clear, and with the Mirage and Cipher, the company takes another confident step toward reshaping the future of naval and commercial maritime operations.