To help Ukraine better protect its coastline, waterways, and ports, the United States is providing the country with a range of defense assets that include 23 welded-aluminum military vessels built by Louisiana-based shipbuilder Metal Shark.
The 18 boats being sent to Ukraine under the $450 million security assistance package announced last week include six of the U.S. Navy’s new 40 PB maritime combat vessels. Built by Metal Shark and delivered to the Navy in 2021 as part of a currently active...