On September 18, 2025, the US company Maritime Tactical Systems (MARTAC) signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) and Confucian Co., Ltd. The agreement was concluded during the Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition (TADTE) and outlines cooperation on the research, development, marketing, and co-manufacturing of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for the Taiwan market. Read full defense news at this link...
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| The MARTAC USVs can be used for patrol and interdiction missions, while their modular payloads make them adaptable for roles including reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and attack operations. (Picture source: MARTAC) |