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acquisitionAnnounced · Jan 6, 2026ShipbuildingSource · CredibleArticle · Factual
Magnet Defense acquires Metal Shark
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Published · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
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Target
Metal Shark
Jeanerette, Louisiana
Acquirer
Magnet Defense
Full Acquisition
Status
Completed
Magnet Defense agreed to acquire Metal Shark. Reported deal value: Undisclosed. Status: Completed. Sector: Shipbuilding. Target headquarters context: Jeanerette, Louisiana, United States.
This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-01-06. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
Magnet Defense LLC , Miami, has completed its acquisition of Metal Shark , Jeanerette , La., adding established shipbuilding capacity to its autonomous maritime platform business
Deal timeline
Announced
Jan 6, 2026 · workboat.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context
This transaction is classified in Shipbuilding. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: workboat.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index