US Coast Guard to Convert Cargo Planes to Surveillance
2 sources · first reported Yesterday
The US Coast Guard is seeking companies to convert new C-130J transport aircraft into HC-130J surveillance planes. The program will cover 28 Coast Guard aircraft and 12 more for Customs and Border Protection. The conversion is part of a larger effort to enhance surveillance capabilities.
Why it matters
The conversion of cargo planes to surveillance aircraft enhances the Coast Guard's ability to conduct maritime surveillance and patrol missions, increasing national security and border protection capabilities.
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