Metal Shark Building Additional Patrol Boats for Bangladesh

Louisiana-based military boat builder Metal Shark has received orders to construct additional 38 Defiant patrol boats for Bangladesh, continuing a longstanding relationship that dates back to 2011. The new orders extend a relationship with one of Metal Shark’s largest international military customers, operating over 50 Metal Shark patrol boats across the Bangladesh Army, Coast Guard, and Navy.

Strategically positioned along the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh plays an important role in maritime security across the broader Indo-Pacific region. The United States and Bangladesh have maintained a longstanding defense partnership, and over the past 15 years, Bangladesh has become one of Metal Shark's most significant international customers, acquiring more than 50 patrol boats operated by the country’s Army, Navy, and Coast Guard. The latest orders further expand a fleet that has supported maritime security, patrol, interdiction, and coastal defense missions for more than a decade.

“There's no greater endorsement of our products than a customer who continues to come back to us year after year,” said Metal Shark CEO Chris Allard. “Bangladesh has been a valued customer for over 15 years, and we're tremendously proud of the trust their armed forces have placed in Metal Shark. Beyond delivering reliable vessels, we're proud to support a longstanding U.S. security partner whose maritime capabilities contribute to stability throughout the Indo-Pacific region.”

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