Swiftships company

Swiftships is a USA shipbuilder and global defense contractor specializing in the design, construction, integration, and lifecycle support of military and autonomous maritime platforms for defense and commercial customers worldwide.

Swiftships overview

Swiftships is an ISO 9001-certified U.S. shipbuilder and global defense contractor specializing in the design, engineering, construction, modernization, and lifecycle support of military and commercial vessels. With more than 80 years of experience, the company delivers integrated maritime solutions ranging from new vessel construction to maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO), system integration, and autonomous vessel development.

Company Overview

Founded in 1942, Swiftships has built more than 1,000 vessels and serves military and maritime customers in 53 countries. The company is recognized as a leader in the design and construction of small- and medium-sized military vessels and is a major provider of autonomous maritime platforms, including Small, Medium, and Large Uncrewed Surface Vessels (SUSVs, MUSVs, and LUSVs).

Swiftships primarily supports the U.S. Department of Defense, allied navies, army operations, and international defense organizations as both a prime and subcontractor. The company also has extensive experience in industrial localization and co-production programs for global customers.

Vision

To be a global leader in designing, constructing, and maintaining advanced naval platforms.

Mission

To provide customers with a vital operational advantage for military, security, and commercial missions through advanced maritime solutions.

Core Capabilities

• Naval architecture and vessel engineering
• Military and commercial shipbuilding
• Autonomous surface vessel development
• Platform conversion and modernization
• System integration
• Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO)
• Service Life Extension Programs (SLEP)
• Vessel testing and delivery
• Lifecycle sustainment and technical support
• Industrial localization and co-production programs

Company Values

Trust
Delivering mission-critical programs on schedule and within budget while meeting demanding customer requirements.

Excellence
Maintaining high standards throughout engineering, shipbuilding, system integration, deployment, and lifecycle support.

Innovation
Advancing maritime technology through next-generation ship designs, autonomous platforms, and future-ready engineering solutions.