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Key points
- The U.S. Coast Guard opened a search for technologies that can detect, track and defeat uncrewed underwater vehicles threatening ports and waterways.
- The request seeks systems tested in operational settings at Technology Readiness Level 5 or higher.
- Eligible proposals must include an effector or direct mitigation capability; detection-only submissions will not be considered.
- Requested solutions include sensor platforms, kinetic systems and integrated responses adaptable to existing detection equipment and varied port configurations.
- Interested parties have two weeks to submit proposals, according to the request.
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The 2026 Lanternfish exercise demonstrated integrated underwater-vehicle detection, tracking, classification and alerting using Sea Spear and Seabed Sentry.
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The Coast Guard has issued a request for tested systems capable of detecting and defeating uncrewed underwater vehicles in port, harbor and waterway security operations.
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