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deployment2026-10-09 20:10 UTC🇺🇸 United States (US Coast Guard procurement/order)
US Coast Guard orders first MQ-9B drones in $248 million deal
The US Coast Guard placed a $248 million order for its first MQ-9B unarmed drones. Officials said the aircraft are intended to extend maritime domain awareness by providing longer-range surveillance.
DETAILS
Type
deployment
Occurred
2026-10-09 20:10
Reported
2026-10-09
Location
United States (US Coast Guard procurement/order)
Coordinates
39.7837, -100.4459
Confidence
78 / 100
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
No damage; procurement order for unarmed surveillance drones.
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