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Melbourne, Florida On 9/18/2025, Maritime Tactical Systems, Inc. (MARTAC), a leading innovator in Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs), is proud to announce today that it has signed a Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) of Taiwan and Confucian Co., Ltd. (Confucian), MARTAC’s sales and marketing partner in Taiwan. The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation to research and develop, market and co-manufacture MARTAC’s Industry-leading, high-performance Smart Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) that will promote innovation and expand opportunities for Taiwan’s integration of USVs. Under the terms of the MOU, the three parties will: Promote research and development in the Unmanned Surface Vehicle market. Collaborate on joint production and technology-sharing initiatives. Explore supply chain integration and workforce development opportunities. Encourage knowledge exchange...