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Magnet Defense acquires Metal Shark

David Najork
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
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Deal value
Target
Metal Shark
Metal Shark
Jeanerette, Louisiana
Acquirer
Magnet Defense
Magnet Defense
Full Acquisition
Status
Completed

Magnet Defense agreed to acquire Metal Shark. Reported deal value: Undisclosed. Status: Completed. Sector: maritime platforms. Target headquarters context: Jeanerette, Louisiana, United States.

This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-01-07. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.

Florida-based Magnet Defense , a developer of fully autonomous national security maritime platforms for fleet operations and missile defence missions, has officially completed its acquisition of Metal Shark Boats , a designer and shipbuilder of maritime platforms for defence and law enforcement missions

Deal timeline

Announced
Jan 7, 2026 · bairdmaritime.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context

This transaction is classified in maritime platforms. Figures and status may change as sources update.

Sources: bairdmaritime.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index