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US-Iran conflict: Escalating strikes and maritime tension

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Latest: Iran reports two supertankers hit naval mines in Strait of Hormuz

The conflict between the United States and Iran has escalated into a multi-front war involving maritime blockades, drone warfare, and direct strikes on infrastructure. Following U.S. strikes on Iranian military sites, th

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US Coast Guard unmanned technology acquisitions

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Latest: US Coast Guard expands unmanned vessel contract with Saildrone

The US Coast Guard is expanding its use of unmanned systems for maritime surveillance and domain awareness through new contracts. In October 2026, the agency ordered four MQ-9B SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft from

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El Niño monitoring and forecasting efforts

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Latest: NOAA deploys Saildrones to monitor El Niño in the Pacific

Efforts to monitor a strengthening El Niño event in the Pacific have expanded through the use of satellite and autonomous maritime technology. NASA and European agencies are utilizing the Sentinel-6B and Sentinel-6 Mich

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