U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Jeffrey Novak (right) speaks to Lt. Brian
Normand about Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) capabilities in San
Diego, July 21, 2026. The Coast Guard is greatly accelerating UAS and
robotic programs to increase applications in a variety of missions in
accordance with Force Design 2028. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty
Officer 3rd Class Chris Sappey)