Miami-based Magnet Defense LLC and Arlington, Va.-based Hanwha Defense USA (HDUSA) are teaming up to produce Medium Unmanned Surface Vessels (MUSVs) for the U.S. Department of War. The partnership is focused on
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Magnet Defense LLC, the Miami-headquartered company that acquired Metal Shark Boats in January, today announced that it is beginning production of its first deliverable M48 Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV), marking a milestone
Miami, Fla.-headquartered Magnet Defense LLC, which says its mission is to “build a fleet of autonomous unmanned surface vessels to strengthen U.S. national security and advance U.S. and Allied maritime interests at
