The U.S. Coast Guard has unveiled the Initial Operating Capability of the Robotics and Autonomous Systems, or RAS, Program Executive Office as part of efforts to boost operational readiness and effectiveness.
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The RAS PEO, a central part of the Force Design 2028 plan, is intended to integrate new RAS technologies by fast-tracking their development, procurement, deployment and sustainment across the service, the Coast Guard said Tuesday. This development signifies a major transformative shift for the service.
The new PEO aims to operationalize the Unmanned Systems Strategic Plan by rapidly acquiring robotics and autonomous systems to enhance the Coast Guard’s operations, enabling it to boost border security, maritime commerce and contingency response. The office will also prioritize integrating counter-unmanned aircraft systems into the Coast Guard’s operations, including defending the U.S. Marine Transportation System and safeguarding National Special Security Events.
The new office aims to achieve RAS Full Operating Capability to accelerate the procurement process for advanced technologies. The PEO will oversee the entire lifecycle of a capability, including defining and prioritizing the requirements, handling procurement and contracting, and developing and deploying systems and sustainment plans.
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