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Press Release | July 5, 2026

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard, NYPD, FDNY to demonstrate integrated public safety technology during Sail250

Editor’s Note: Media are requested to RSVP to the Coast Guard Public Affairs Detachment New York office at PADETNY@uscg.mil.

WHO: U.S. Coast Guard, NYPD and FDNY

WHAT: Live demonstration of integrated maritime, aerial and ground technologies sharing a common operating picture.

WHEN: 9 to 11 a.m., Monday, July 6

WHERE: Coast Guard Station New York, 10 Search Lane, Staten Island, New York, 10305

WHY: To demonstrate real-time interoperability that enhances situational awareness, coordination and public safety during Sail250.

HOW: Media will observe a live demonstration followed by interview opportunities with operators and agency leadership.

NEW YORK — The U.S. Coast Guard, NYPD and FDNY will conduct a live technology demonstration over New York Harbor on July 6, showcasing the first operational integration of maritime, aerial and ground platforms into a shared common operating picture.

The demonstration will feature a Coast Guard personal watercraft, an NYPD drone, an FDNY quadruped robot and a unified G4 operating picture displaying real-time data from all three agencies. The event highlights how interoperable technology enables faster decision-making and strengthens public safety during Sail250, the largest peacetime gathering of international tall ships and naval vessels in U.S. history.

Following the demonstration, media will have opportunities to interview operators and agency leadership and capture B-roll of the participating assets and technology.

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