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New UAS eyed for USCG's National Security Cutters

8th February 2018 - 14:15 GMT | by Ashley Roque in Washington DC

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After several fits and starts, the US Coast Guard (USCG) is finally moving forward with plans to acquire a mid-range UAS capability to launch off its National Security Cutters

The UAS is designed to help the service with a range of missions including drug and migrant interdiction, coastal security, and search and rescue. 

In a 7 February solicitation posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website, the service announced that the UAS should be able to provide normal and surge ISR capabilities during the day and night, 24 hours a day, seven days a week and up to 200-flight

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Ashley Roque

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Ashley Roque joined Shephard Media in January 2018 as its North American Editor, based in …

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