The United States military has numerous types of watercraft, operated by the Navy, including Naval Special Warfare Command and Military Sealift Command, as well as the Coast Guard, Army and Air Force

Metal Shark is a leading supplier of military vessel fleets to the United States Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, Army, and the militaries of partner nations worldwide. Metal Shark continues to win historically large defense contracts by using its formidable engineering power to solve complex design challenges and meet highly technical requirements.

Metal Shark’s 40 Defiant is a revolutionary new monohull patrol boat platform designed to meet the military needs of tomorrow in a quickly changing world. Developed as the replacement for up to 160 patrol vessels deployed worldwide with the U.S. Navy’s Expeditionary Combat Command’s Coastal Riverine Forces, Metal Shark’s design was ...

Mar 11, 2025 · US Marines get next-gen missile-launching boats with helicopter-like striking power. The Whiskey Bravo boats have been developed to meet the demanding conditions of riverine environments.

Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen and the U.S. Coast Guard are U.S. Military units equipped with high-speed boats. For high-stakes, rapid pursuits on the water these forces operate in...

Oct 8, 2020 · Raider Outboards are built to survive a jump out of an airplane and a swim in salt water. When it comes to building motors for the Special Forces, Raider Outboards can’t afford to fail. Five pararescuers peer out the wide cargo door of a KC-130 more than 1,000 miles off the coast of California.

Willard Marine’s SEA FORCE® 540 is a proven, military-grade rigid inflatable boat (RIB) designed with a deep-v hull for maximum stability and non-skid deck for a 6-person crew. Outfitted with and outboard engine, the 540 makes an agile and extremely rugged patrol boat, work boat or tender.

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll examine the full spectrum of government patrol vessels, military interceptors, and specialized rescue boats. We’ll delve into their core design features, advanced technologies, and the newest trends shaping national security and public service on the water.

Ranking total number of offshore patrol / missileboat / riverine combat warcraft by country, from highest to lowest. Patrol elements are called upon to defend offshore areas of importnace from enemy incursion.

The British military powerboats of the 1930s and 1940s were the finest in the world. Developed from a series of record breaking speedboats, these rugged, graceful craft were so far ahead of their time that their design has never been surpassed.