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Navy/USMC

Anduril Adds Edison Chouest Offshore For MUSV Production In The U.S.

By Cal Biesecker

Monday, April 20th, 2026

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Anduril Adds Edison Chouest Offshore For MUSV Production In The U.S.

HDF-3000 multi-purpose frigate built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. Photo: HD Hyundai

NATIONAL HARBOR, MD.—Anduril Industries, which last fall announced a partnership with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries to design and develop autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) to meet requirements of the U.S. Navy, allies and partners, has partnered with Gulf Coast shipbuilder Edison Chouest Offshore for U.S. production of the vessels. The initial ASV that Anduril would supply to the Navy for the Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) program was designed by HD Hyundai and has begun construction at the company’s shipyard in…

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