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DARPA Pulling Guard
DARPA program developing semi-autonomous escort vessels to protect logistics ships; Saronic selected under Focus Area 2, Feb 2026, 39-month program.
DARPA's Pulling Guard program develops semi-autonomous escort vessels to protect logistics ships from asymmetric maritime threats. Saronic Technologies was selected in February 2026 to assist under the program's Focus Area 2, a 39-month effort.
Program detail
- Agency
- DARPA
- Acronym
- Budget
- Phase
- Prototype
- Domain
- Uncrewed surface vessels
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Frequently asked
- What is DARPA Pulling Guard?
- DARPA's Pulling Guard program develops semi-autonomous escort vessels to protect logistics ships from asymmetric maritime threats. Saronic Technologies was selected in February 2026 to assist under the program's Focus Area 2, a 39-month effort.
- Which agency runs DARPA Pulling Guard?
- DARPA Pulling Guard is run by DARPA.
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DARPA selects Saronic to assist Pulling Guard program (Focus Area 2), a 39-month effort for semi-autonomous logistics-ship escort vessels
Naval Today: DARPA Picks Saronic For Semi-Autonomous Vessel Protection ProgramVerified2026-02-11