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acquisitionAnnounced · Jan 10, 2026ShipbuildingSource · Community DiscussionsArticle · Factual
Magnet Defense acquires Metal Shark
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Announced · 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 2026-01-10. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
Metal Shark , which operates shipyards in Jeanerette and Franklin, was acquired by Miami - based Magnet Defense , an independent boat and defense technology company
Deal timeline
Announced
Jan 10, 2026 · kadn.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: kadn.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index