Event Brief
Oct 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Coast Guard orders first MQ-9B drones for $248 million
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
The Coast Guard placed a $248 million order for its first MQ-9B drones. The aircraft will be unarmed and are intended to give Coast Guard crews a longer-range view of the maritime domain, according to a senior official.
WHO: U.S. Coast Guard
WHAT: Placed a $248 million order for its first MQ-9B drones.
WHEN: Reported Oct 9, 2026 at 4:10 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The unarmed drones are intended to give Coast Guard crews a longer-range view of the maritime domain.
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