US seeks powerful, commercially available tech that can detect and defeat underwater drones

The US Coast Guard is seeking commercial and research solutions to detect, track, and defeat underwater drones.

Potential tools include sonar, AI, and autonomous sensors for counter-UUV operations.

The move reflects rising concerns that unmanned underwater vehicles could support espionage, smuggling, sabotage, or attacks.

Protecting ports, naval bases, shipping routes, and subsea infrastructure is becoming a maritime security priority.