MARTAC Signs Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding with NCSIST and Confucian

23 September 2025

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Maritime Tactical Systems, Inc. (MARTAC), a leading innovator in Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs), has announced 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 to enhance manufacturing competitiveness and

The partnership reflects a shared commitment to fostering sustainable industrial development, creating high-quality jobs, and supporting the adoption of USVs in Taiwan.

“We are honored to partner with Taiwan’s NCSIST and Confucian, a leading Taiwan reseller, in this important initiative,” said Bruce Hanson, CEO of MARTAC. “This agreement marks a significant milestone in advancing R&D and co-manufacturing collaboration initiative, and together we aim to bring MARTAC’s capabilities to Taiwan.”

“NCSIST is proud to establish this partnership with MARTAC,” said VAMD Shi-Chiang Li, President of NCSIST. “By working together, we can leverage each other’s strengths to build an ultra-high-performance Unmanned Surface Vehicle capability with autonomous maritime obstacle avoidance and multi-role configurations that will open new opportunities for trade, investment, and defense capabilities.”

The MOU serves as a foundation for future agreements that will outline specific projects and investment opportunities. Both parties are committed to ensuring that the cooperation will deliver tangible benefits for their respective economies and industries.

Maritime Tactical Systems Inc. (MARTAC) is the worldwide leader in the development and manufacture of ultra-high performance USV Solutions. MARTAC has a proven track record with thousands of hours operating worldwide and is the autonomous solution to your maritime mission needs.

National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) is a Taiwanese state-owned administrative corporation responsible for the development, manufacturing, support, and sustainment of various weapons systems and dual-use technologies.

Confucian Co., LTD was founded in 1973, and their main businesses include Aerospace Industry, Military, National Security, and Technology in Law Enforcement. Their team provides efficient and excellent services such as trading, software development, system integration, and manufacturing, among other capabilities.