US company Maritime Tactical Systems (MARTAC) has entered into a strategic tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) and Confucian Co., setting the stage for joint research, development, and co-production of next-generation smart unmanned surface vessels (USVs).
As disclosed, the partnership reflects a shared commitment to fostering sustainable industrial development and supporting the adoption of USVs in Taiwan.
Under the terms of the MOU, the three parties will:
“We are honored to partner with Taiwan’s NCSIST and Confucian, a leading Taiwan reseller, in this important initiative,” said Bruce Hanson , CEO of MARTAC.
“This agreement marks a significant milestone in advancing R&D and co-manufacturing collaboration initiative, and together we aim to bring MARTAC’s capabilities to Taiwan.”
“By working together, we can leverage each other’s strengths to build an ultra-high performance Unmanned Surface Vehicle capability with autonomous maritime obstacle avoidance and multi-role configurations that will open new opportunities for trade, investment and defense capabilities,” added VAMD Shi-Chiang Li , President of NCSIST.
National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) is a Taiwanese state-owned administrative corporation responsible for the development, manufacturing, support, and sustainment of various weapons systems and dual-use technologies.
Confucian was founded in 1973, and its team provides services such as trading, software development, system integration, and manufacturing, among other capabilities.