Coast Guard Acquires Four Long-Range Unmanned Aircraft to Strengthen Maritime Security

Coast Guard acquires four long-range unmanned aircraft to strengthen maritime security

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Coast Guard placed a $247.8 million order with General Atomics for four MQ-9B long-range unmanned aircraft systems, ground control stations and supporting equipment Sept. 25, 2026, through a U.S. Customs and Border Protection contract.    Questions for the Coast Guard?    Contact Us For more Coast Guard news, visit our online newsroom…

Coast Guard places $248 million order for first MQ-9B drones

The unarmed drones are meant to “give the Coast Guard crews a longer-range view of our maritime domain,” a senior official said.

U.S. Coast Guard buys four MQ-9B long-range unmanned aircraft from General Atomics

The U.S. Coast Guard is buying four MQ-9B long-range unmanned aircraft systems from General Atomics in an order worth $247.8 million.

Coast Guard Buys Its Own MQ-9B Long-Range UAS

The Coast Guard last Friday said it has ordered four MQ-9B long-range unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) valued at $247.8 million from General Atomics to conduct a range of missions, the […]

Coast Guard acquires four MQ-9B long-range UAVs - Seapower Magazine

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard placed a $247.8 million order with General Atomics for four MQ-9B long-range unmanned aircraft systems, ground control stations and supporting equipment Sept. 25, 2026, through a U.S. Customs and Border Protection contract. The aircraft will give the Coast Guard greater ability to monitor offshore...