Marine Forces Reserve Eyes a New Small Craft Mission
Aligned with its Campaign Plan 2030 strategic themes, “relevant, ready and responsive,” Marine Forces Reserve (MFR) is pursuing the rapid acquisition of small expeditionary watercraft to provide capacity and platforms in support of Service-level Force Design 2030 experimentation efforts. By partnering with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and leveraging their Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) solicitation […]
Pakistan Navy 38.8m Gun Boats Co-production Awards and Milestones
In March 2021, Swiftships was awarded a contract to provide co-production services for the design and in-country construction of 38.8m Gun Boats for the Pakistan Navy. The total requirement is for 20 Gun Boats, with the first vessel scheduled for delivery by January 2024. Scope of work includes value-added engineering services, supplying complete Kit of […]
Remembering the 193 Swift Boats
Swiftships became a key supplier of “Swift Boats” to the US Navy during the Vietnam War. The main mission objective of the Swift Boat was to provide the Navy with a fast boat that could patrol many miles of the river shores. The Swiftships’ Patrol Boat allowed navigation of short river channels that were inaccessible […]
Inside Marine Features Swiftships
Swiftships has been featured in Inside Marine, highlighting the company’s exceptional leadership and innovation in military watercraft complex demands. The CEO of Swiftships is sharing the company’s achievements in expanding Research and Development (R&D) activities, in partnership with Lockheed Martin, L3 Harris, Raytheon Technologies, and Serco to support a wide range of cutting-edge programs. The […]
Swiftships: LCU 2017 Mission-ready After Successful SLEP Program
Swiftships has completed its Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) for the U.S. Army Watercraft Sustainment Maintenance (AWSM) program of its LCU 2000 series craft. After successful trials, LCU 2017 is now ready to join its global missions. This announcement follows the official commissioning of the Army’s LCU 2017, which successfully underwent a comprehensive SLEP scope. […]
Swiftships Secures New Award: US Government Approves Funding for Egyptian Navy Patrol Craft Kits
Swiftships is proud to announce a significant development in its collaboration with the Egyptian Navy. The State Department has approved additional funding for 28-meter Coast Patrol Craft (CPC) Kits and related equipment. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) recently confirmed its authorization for a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Government of Egypt, encompassing 28-meter […]
Swiftships Secures New Award: US Dept. of Defense (DoD) selected Swiftships Swift-Sea-Stalker (S3), a Small Unmanned Surface Vehicles (sUSV)
Swiftships, a leading US-based provider of maritime solutions, has successfully developed its small Unmanned Surface Vehicle (sUSV), aka Swift-Sea-Stalker (S3), for the Office of Under Secretary of Defense (OUSD), Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), enhancing the US DoD’s “Replicator” Program capabilities. “The delivery of these S3 USVs underscores our commitment to supporting the US Department […]
Swiftships and Pakistan Navy Achieve Historic Milestone with Launch of First 38m Gun Boat
Karachi, Pakistan – July 23, 2025 – Swiftships proudly announces the successful launch of the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) first of the class 38-meter Gun Boat at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works (KS&EW) today. This significant event represents a historic milestone for Swiftships and its partners, underscoring the power of international cooperation, innovation, and strategic alignment […]