Securing Maritime Domain Dominance with Rapid Technology Insertion

The Coast Guard's Force Design 2028 Executive Action Plan, issued in July 2025, represents a landmark initiative to transform maritime security operations. This strategy aims to establish decisive control and defense of U.S. maritime borders and approaches, facilitate essential commerce critical to economic prosperity, and enhance rapid response capabilities for emergent crises and contingencies. Central to this transformation is the strategic integration of cutting-edge technologies - advanced sensor systems, robust networks, and sophisticated data processing capabilities - that together form the cornerstone of next-generation mission operations. This distinguished panel brings together leading technology experts from within the Coast Guard to explore the technological foundations, implementation challenges, and innovative approaches for achieving this ambitious vision. Panelists will discuss practical pathways to tactical edge infrastructure, cloud-enabled rapid software delivery, integration of commercial systems, and modernizing Command and Control sensors and platforms.