Exhibitor Spotlight

Newbuild Maritime Capability for Defense and Government Fleets at Sea-Air-Space 2026

Established in 1977, Birdon is an experienced prime contractor with an operational footprint that includes five established locations across the United States, as well as locations in Australia, Europe, and Asia. Birdon has been engineering and manufacturing defense solutions since 1992 and is a leading global supplier of army watercraft. 

Birdon is an established and trusted partner of the United States Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Australian Defence Force, and other international military forces. The company is currently delivering major projects for the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Navy, as well as the Australian Navy and Australian Army. 

Addressing Fleet Modernization Challenges

Modern naval and government fleets are under increasing pressure to accelerate new construction and field modern, mission-ready platforms that meet evolving operational requirements from day one, while operating within strict cost, schedule, and regulatory constraints.

Fleet operators are seeking shipbuilders with the capacity and discipline to execute multi-ship programs efficiently and predictably, rather than relying on incremental upgrades to legacy assets. Birdon addresses this challenge through proven, repeatable newbuild capabilities, delivering complex vessel programs on time and on budget and providing customers with reliable, production-ready platforms that strengthen fleet readiness and long-term operational effectiveness.

What Attendees Will See at Sea-Air-Space 2026

At Sea-Air-Space 2026, attendees visiting the Birdon booth will experience a clear, technical, expertise-driven view of the company’s capabilities, with a focus on how Birdon supports defense and government maritime missions across the full asset lifecycle.

Attendees can expect to see:

An overview of Birdon’s newbuild capabilities, showcasing expertise in designing and delivering modern defense vessels through advanced production methods and modular construction
An overview of Birdon’s newbuild capabilities, showcasing expertise in designing and delivering modern defense vessels through advanced production methods and modular construction
Demonstrations of advanced manufacturing approaches, including digital shipbuilding, precision fabrication, and streamlined build sequences designed to accelerate delivery schedules
Examples of integrated autonomy and smart-ship technologies that enhance mission effectiveness, reduce crew workload, and position platforms for future operational demands
Representation of Birdon’s expanding U.S. and global shipbuilding footprint and its ability to deliver multi-vessel programs at scale

Also at the booth: Birdon to unveil plans for a sixth U.S. location at the Port of Pensacola, Florida.

At Sea-Air-Space 2026, Birdon will highlight plans for a sixth U.S. location at the Port of Pensacola, Florida. The proposed facility is envisioned as a 400,000squarefoot advanced ship manufacturing and fabrication site designed to incorporate modern shipbuilding technologies and significantly expand capacity in support of the U.S. Maritime Industrial Base. 

What Differentiates Birdon

Birdon operates as an engineeringdriven maritime prime, partnering with customers not only to deliver platforms, but to anticipate future mission needs and shape capability over time. This approach is grounded in deep technical expertise and realworld operational insight. 

Key differentiators include deep inhouse engineering capability across naval architecture, marine engineering, and rapid prototyping, allowing Birdon to design with a clear understanding of how vessels will be built, sustained, and evolved in service. Rapid prototyping and agile development enable faster response to emerging operational requirements, while an intelligencedriven, fulllifecycle approach ensures platforms remain relevant and adaptable throughout their service life. 

This capability is supported by a global shipyard and support network and a proven track record delivering complex maritime programs on time in highly regulated defense environments. 