Magnet Defense, a developer of autonomous national security maritime platforms for fleet operations and missile defense missions, has officially completed its acquisition of Metal Shark, a designer and shipbuilder for defense and law enforcement missions.
The combination of Magnet Defense and Metal Shark offers U.S. and allied militaries a supplier of AI-enabled unmanned surface vessels (USVs). Metal Shark's shipyards are the hubs from which Magnet Defense will deliver capabilities for the U.S. Golden Fleet initiative.
By integrating Metal Shark's established shipbuilding operations, workforce, and facilities, Magnet Defense moves from prototype development to sustained delivery of autonomous maritime platforms at speed and scale.
The company's two Louisiana manufacturing facilities encompass more than 125,000 square feet of manufacturing space across 40 acres and are supported by a seasoned workforce and a strong engineering organization. These assets provide Magnet Defense with immediate production depth and execution capacity.
