Shield AI reposted this
Only one-third of the US Coast Guard fleet is considered large enough to launch and land, legacy, long-range reconnaissance aircraft. Aircraft like VBAT, with their ability to launch and land from tight spaces, could soon enable all 169 US Coast Guard Cutters and Patrol boats to carry their own long range reconnaissance capabilities. https://lnkd.in/guk2JkKM
The integration of Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) systems, such as VBAT, into the U.S. Coast Guard fleet would revolutionize ship-to-shore and ship-to-ship equipment transfers, particularly for urgently needed supplies like blood, organs, or other critical medical materials. VBAT cargo containers designed for these operations could eliminate the need for helicopter sorties, significantly increasing efficiency and responsiveness. Given that only one-third of the U.S. Coast Guard fleet is currently large enough to support legacy, long-range reconnaissance aircraft, VTOL systems like VBAT would provide a game-changing capability for the remaining two-thirds of the fleet, including the 169 cutters and patrol boats. VBAT’s ability to launch and land from tight spaces means that every vessel, regardless of size, could soon be equipped with its own long-range reconnaissance and supply transfer capability. By enabling fast and precise ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore transfers without the need for dedicated helicopter support, VBAT would enhance mission flexibility, reduce response times in emergencies, and improve overall operational effectiveness across the entire U.S. Coast Guard fleet.
So few prospective USCG sailors understand how far from the US shores the USCG serves.
Jim Falasco
1d
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wX7lPKq3LGU Watch the video and count the spots the V-BAT could be inserted in application narratives as a force multiplier to assist in countering the domestic and international Mr. Nasty's of the world. #flyingisntflightest #IFF #Sagetechavionics #warheadsonforheads
Sounds great, but added crew workload could be an issue on some smaller vessels.
Imagine the same intelligent agent piloting uUSVs swarms. What an impact that would have on surface warfare
VBAT is a real game changer! Love seeing new and emerging technologies taking our fighting force to the next level.
Fabio Vargas
3d
Changing the game!! One VBAT at a time!! 😎🇺🇸
Hamad Dada
3d
💪
Senior executive of public and private tech firms ▪️ Founder ▪️ Board Member ▪️ President ▪️ CRO ▪️ GM ▪️ Sales VP ▪️ Leadership ▪️ Cybersecurity ▪️ AI/ML ▪️ Enterprise Software Sales ▪️ Veteran
3dThat will be a great force multiplier for the Coast Guard!