Metal Shark Delivers Final Patrol Boats in Milestone Navy Program Completion

Metal Shark has officially completed its production of 57 advanced patrol boats for the U.S. Navy under the 40PB program. Launched in 2017 as part of the Navy’s efforts to counter evolving maritime threats, this initiative marked a significant leap in both design and operational capability. After rigorous testing and refinement during the early phases, full-rate production commenced in 2020, overcoming challenges like the pandemic and wartime diversions to fulfill the contract. The vessels now f