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Hanwha, Magnet Defense Partner on MUSVs, Robotic Shipyards

April 1, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Hanwha Defense USA and Magnet Defense partner on MUSVs and robotic shipyards.
Partnership aims to build 38-meter MUSV and AI-driven shipyards.
MUSV to support various mission sets, including air and missile defense.
Partnership coincides with Navy's new MUSV marketplace.

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Strategic Implications

This partnership may indicate a growing trend in the US Navy's adoption of unmanned surface vessels. The collaboration between Hanwha and Magnet Defense suggests a focus on leveraging advanced technologies, such as AI and automation, to enhance MUSV capabilities, which could potentially disrupt traditional shipbuilding methods and may signal a shift towards more modular and adaptable naval systems.

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What Happened

US Navy Unmanned Surface Vessel Market Gets New Player

Hanwha Defense USA and Magnet Defense are teaming up to build medium unmanned surface vessels (MUSVs) and robotic shipyards, with a focus on crafting a 38-meter MUSV and developing AI-driven robotic shipyards. The partnership aims to support various mission sets, including integrated air and missile defense, anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare, and search and rescue. The collaboration comes as the Navy announced a new MUSV marketplace, seeking to acquire production-ready, mission-capable platforms. The partnership was first reported by Breaking Defense.

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