DIU looking for non-kinetic tech to stop small 'suspect' watercraft in U.S. territorial waters

DIU looking for non-kinetic tech to stop small 'suspect' watercraft in U.S. territorial waters

The Defense Innovation Unit is working with the Department of Homeland Security to acquire technology that can stop "non-compliant" small vessels near U.S. maritime borders at minimal risk to anyone onboard or surrounding the watercraft, per a recently published DIU solicitation. The commercial solutions opening comes almost nine months after President Trump ordered U.S. Northern Command to support DHS’ border security mission. “The use of small…

DIU asks industry for 'non-kinetic' tech to help Coast Guard, Navy disable small boats - Breaking Defense

In its solicitation, the Defense Innovation Unit explicitly cited the border patrol mission that the White House has prioritized since taking office.

DIU Seeks Non-Lethal Solutions To Thwart Small Watercraft In Homeland Waters - Defense Daily

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), working with the Department of Homeland Security, on Tuesday issued a solicitation seeking non-lethal solutions to disrupt or disable non-compliant vessels and small watercraft attempting […]