Magnet Defense Acquires Metal Shark
January 6, 2026
Magnet Defense has completed its acquisition of Metal Shark, combining Magnet Defense's autonomous, AI-enabled maritime platform capabilities with Metal Shark's established shipbuilding footprint and production workforce. The deal gives Magnet Defense direct access to Metal Shark's Louisiana shipyards and manufacturing infrastructure to accelerate the transition from prototype to sustained production of unmanned surface vessels for U.S. and allied defense customers.
- Buyers
- Magnet Defense
- Targets
- Metal Shark
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Louisiana, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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