Cooperative Research and Development Agreement: Modified Low Size and Weight High-Power Microwave Effector for Non-Compliant Vessel and Counter Uncrewed Surface Vessel Operations

 Cooperative Research and Development Agreement: Modified Low Size and Weight High-Power Microwave Effector for Non-Compliant Vessel and Counter Uncrewed Surface Vessel Operations AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice of intent; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is announcing its intent to enter into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with Lockheed Martin Corporation to develop a small size, low weight, high-power microwave (HPM) effector for stopping non-compliant vessels (NCV), to include personal watercraft (PWC), and small uncrewed surface vessels (USV). The Coast Guard is seeking public comment on this proposed partnership and potential involvement from other parties. In addition, the Coast Guard also invites other potential non-Federal participants, who have the interest and capability to bring similar contributions to this type of research, to consider submitting proposals for consideration in similar CRADAs. DATES: Your comments and related material must reach the Coast Guard on or before June 18, 2026. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG- 2026-0043 using the Federal portal at https://www.regulations.gov . See the ``Public Participation and Request for Comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further instruc