Tag: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

US Coast Guard Secures $247.8M Contract for General Atomics MQ-9B Drones to Boost Maritime Defense

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has awarded a $247.8 million contract to General Atomics for the procurement of four MQ-9B long-range unmanned aircraft systems, alongside ground control stations and essential support equipment. Finalized through a U.S. Customs and Border Protection contract vehicle, this strategic investment significantly expands the service's operational…