U.S. Department of Homeland Security
01/22/2026 | Press release | Archived content
Mass Rescue Operations Fact Sheet
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The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate is partnering with the United States Coast Guard to develop a mass rescue device that will ensure more survivors are rescued during search and rescue operations at sea. The desired end product will be a nonstandard innovative, large-capacity, ultra lightweight floating device that could be deployed from air and surface assets during mass rescue operations in offshore scenarios.
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