UFORCE USA and Oregon-based boatbuilder RECONCRAFT signed a memorandum of understanding in July 2026 to manufacture Ukrainian-developed MAGURA unmanned surface vessels (USVs) in the United States. The companies plan to enter the U.S. military’s Drone Dominance competition and other defense programs. 1 2
Sean Plankey, CEO of UFORCE USA, announced the partnership, which aims to combine Ukrainian battlefield innovation with American manufacturing capacity. The agreement was formalized following a ceremony hosted by the Ukrainian Embassy in Washington. 1 3
UFORCE claims its MAGURA platforms hold an impactful combat record in the Black Sea, stating they have contributed to the destruction of more than a dozen Russian warships. The company also claims the portfolio includes the first USV to successfully down manned helicopters and fighter aircraft in combat. 1
The manufacturing partnership coincides with a broader U.S.–Ukraine bilateral statement of intent allowing Ukrainian combat drones to be exported to the United States for military testing and evaluation. While neither the MoU nor the bilateral statement constitutes a U.S. production contract or procurement award, independent reports indicate the companies anticipate eventual production scaling to meet potential U.S. Navy demand. 2 4
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