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Aug. 28, 2020

Coast Guard evaluates new technology for unmanned aircraft system operations

The Coast Guard Research and Development Center (RDC), Coast Guard Atlantic Area and U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) conducted a collaborative unmanned aircraft system (UAS) pilot program utilizing a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) UAS Aug. 13-14.

Aug. 27, 2020

Coast Guard Auxiliary stands up unit to support Research and Development Center

The Coast Guard Auxiliary stood up a new unit Aug. 26 devoted exclusively to supporting research and development efforts conducted by the Coast Guard Research and Development Center (RDC) in New London, Connecticut.

Aug. 26, 2020

Coast Guard Acquisition Directorate celebrates Women’s Equality Day

When selecting names for its cutters, the Coast Guard has honored some of the women who paved the way for equal opportunities in the service.

Aug. 14, 2020

Coast Guard releases request for proposal for next-generation cutter boats

The Coast Guard released a request for proposal (RFP) Aug. 13, 2020, for the next generation of over the horizon capable cutter boats (OTH V).

Aug. 11, 2020

R&D efforts result in Coast Guard deployment of i911 system for search and rescue

Chief Dwain McCullough, a command duty officer with Coast Guard Sector Boston, demonstrates how the i911 system works. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicole J. Groll.The Coast Guard Office of Research, Development, Test and Evaluation and Innovation often focuses on identifying, researching and transitioning technologies that

Aug. 7, 2020

Coast Guard releases request for information for polar landing craft

The Coast Guard released a request for information (RFI) July 30, 2020, seeking industry review and input in advance of a planned procurement of polar landing craft (PLC) that will support polar security cutter operations.

Aug. 5, 2020

Chief Procurement Officer Excellence Awards recognize Coast Guard acquisition achievements

Eleven members of the Coast Guard were recognized with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) Excellence Awards for their endeavors during fiscal year 2019. The winners were announced July 15 by Soraya Correa, DHS CPO.

Aug. 3, 2020

Coast Guard opens access to offshore patrol cutter technical library

The Coast Guard opened access to the offshore patrol cutter (OPC) technical library Aug. 3.

Aug. 3, 2020

Coast Guard accepts missionized HC-130J aircraft

The Coast Guard accepted its 13th mission-ready HC-130J Super Hercules long range surveillance aircraft July 31 from L3Harris Technologies in Waco, Texas.

July 30, 2020

Coast Guard accepts 40th fast response cutter

The Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 40th fast response cutter (FRC), Oliver Henry, in Key West, Florida, July 30.

 

 


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