Magnet Defense begins production of first M48
Magnet Defense began production of the first deliverable 48-metre M48 autonomous surface vessel.

Evidence notes
- The first delivery is scheduled for the second quarter of 2027.
- Magnet gives the production design a range of up to 17,000 nautical miles.
- The mission set spans logistics, surveillance, electronic warfare and naval combat support.
Company context
Maritime technology company developing large, AI-enabled autonomous surface vessels for long-duration research and defense missions.