CUAS and satellite capabilities to be among US Coast Guard’s acquisition priorities in FY2026
Coast Guard Gulf Strike Team members launch a drone. (Photo: US Coast Guard)
The Secretary of Homeland Security said the branch needed “counter-UAS technology in every cutter”.
The US Coast Guard (USCG) procurement list in FY2026 will likely include capabilities related to counter-UAS (CUAS), satellite and software to enable integrating its systems with other law enforcement federal and state agencies.
Speaking on 20 May in a hearing at the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Kristi Noem, claimed that the USCG tasks require “every cutter” to be equipped with CUAS technology.
“They see drones every day out there on the waters and in the work that they do,” Noem pointed out. “They cannot find out why
Already have an account? Log in
Want to keep reading this article?
More from Naval Warfare
-
![US Navy seeks industry partners to address pressing research needs]()
US Navy seeks industry partners to address pressing research needs
The Office of Naval Research will host an Industry Engagement Day in August aiming at building new partnerships and advancing its science and technology initiatives in multiple areas.
-
![Raytheon awarded $1.2 billion in contracts for AN/SPY-6(V) radars for the US Navy]()
Raytheon awarded $1.2 billion in contracts for AN/SPY-6(V) radars for the US Navy
Under the most recent contract, the US Navy will receive four additional AN/SPY-6(V) radars, increasing the number of radars under contract to 42. The radars are considered key for expanding the navy’s capability for air defence.
-
![Royal Canadian Navy’s final Harry DeWolf-class vessel to be delivered this summer]()
Royal Canadian Navy’s final Harry DeWolf-class vessel to be delivered this summer
The sixth Canada’s Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship is currently at the final stages of construction within Irving Shipbuilding.
-
![Kuwait agrees $2.45 billion deal for Falaj 3 missile boats]()
Kuwait agrees $2.45 billion deal for Falaj 3 missile boats
The deal for Falaj 3 missile boats is one of the largest ship deals for the Middle East and the region’s highest-value naval shipbuilding export to date. It follows the commissioning earlier this year of the first of type for UAE.
