# U.S. Awards Metal Shark Vietnam Patrol Boat Contract

On September 30, 2026, Metal Shark announced it received a U.S. government contract to build 13 Defiant-class patrol boats for Vietnam, with options for additional vessels. Construction is planned at the company’s Louisiana facility. The contract value, Vietnamese recipient, technical specifications, and funding source have not been disclosed; Foreign Military Financing is reported as a possible but unconfirmed mechanism. This is an awarded program, not an open solicitation.

- The Vietnam Coast Guard is identified as the likely end user, but that has not been confirmed. The U.S. Department of State is among the government entities associated with the program.
- Companies should treat the initial boat construction as awarded work and avoid treating the announcement as an opportunity to bid on the base requirement.
- Suppliers and contractors may find relevant follow-on opportunities if options are exercised; the announcement does not disclose option quantities, schedules, or technical requirements.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Transportation
**Published:** October 02, 2026

### Government Entities
- United States Government
- U.S. Department of State (State Department)
- Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG)

### Vendors
- Metal Shark (awardee)

### Sources
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	Metal Shark receives US contract to supply patrol boats for Vietnam
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