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Ukraine's Magura Attack USVs Coming to US Market

July 22, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Uforce partners with ReconCraft to build Magura drones in the US.
Drones will be delivered at a price point under $500,000.
Partnership aims to secure high-volume US Navy procurement contracts.
Ukraine and US sign bilateral statement to facilitate drone exports.

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Strategic Implications

This partnership may indicate a growing interest in autonomous maritime capabilities among US military forces. The collaboration between Uforce and ReconCraft suggests a potential shift in the US defense industry's approach to unmanned systems, which could lead to increased adoption and procurement of such technologies.

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What Happened

Joint Venture Brings Proven Autonomous Capabilities to America

Ukrainian USV maker Uforce has signed an agreement with American boatyard ReconCraft to start building the Magura attack drone series in the United States. The partnership aims to deliver the 24-foot drones by the hundreds, and eventually by the thousands, at a price point under $500,000. The drones have been successfully employed in Ukrainian service, and the joint venture is ultimately aimed at securing high-volume US Navy procurement contracts. This development was first reported by The Maritime Executive.

Source | Originally Published: July 21, 2026

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