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Jan- 2026 -

2 January

ARCTIC OCEAN - The Coast Guard Cutter Polar Sea, homeported in Seattle, sits ice in the Northern Arctic Ocean in support of various scientific research projects, Oct. 5, 2009. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Pamela J. Manns

US Coast Guard Taps Bollinger, Rauma for Six Arctic Security Cutters

The US Coast Guard has contracted Louisiana-based Bollinger Shipyards and Rauma Marine Constructions in Finland for the construction of six Arctic Security Cutters.

Dec- 2025 -

22 December

Sea

Hulls of two future Evolved Cape-class patrol boats under construction in a shipyard

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Australia Expands Evolved Cape Patrol Fleet With Two Additional Boats

Australia has contracted Austal Limited to build two Evolved Cape-class patrol vessels for the country’s border force.

Nov- 2025 -

27 November

Sea

The USCGC Argus (WMSM 915), the first ship of the heritage class of medium endurance offshore patrol cutters, enters the water during a christening ceremony in Panama City, Florida, Oct. 27, 2023. The future offshore patrol cutters will complement the existing national security cutters and fast response cutters to carry out the nation's most critical maritime safety, security, and stewardship missions. (U. S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Giles)

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Watchdog Flags US Coast Guard’s $17B Heritage Cutter Program for Design Issues, Rising Costs

The Government Accountability Office found the US Coast Guard’s Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) program at risk of delays and cost spikes due to ships being built before designs were fully finished.

12 November

Sea

Philippine Navy's future offshore patrol vessel design.

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Lead Philippine Navy Patrol Boat Undergoes Sea Trials in S. Korea

The Philippine Navy’s first Sulayman-class offshore patrol vessel, the BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20), has begun sea trials off South Korea.

7 November

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Rendered photo of C2 Robotics Australia Speartooth LUUV

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Australian Consortium to Build Underwater ‘Network’ for Northern Naval Watch

Thales Australia, Austal, and C2 Robotics have teamed up to develop a sub-sea “surveillance network” designed to monitor and secure Australia’s northern maritime chokepoints.

5 November

Asia Pacific

The Royal Australian Navy's the third Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel, NUSHIP Pilbara (OPV 205).

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Australian Navy Launches Third Arafura Patrol Boat ‘Pilbara’

The Royal Australian Navy has launched NUSHIP Pilbara (OPV 205), the third Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel, at the Henderson Maritime Precinct.

4 November

Sea

The US Coast Guard’s 61st Sentinel-class fast response cutter, the USCGC Olivia Hooker (WPC 1161).

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Bollinger Delivers 61st Sentinel Cutter to US Coast Guard

Bollinger Shipyards has handed over the US Coast Guard’s 61st Sentinel-class patrol boat in Key West, Florida, as part of the ongoing Fast Response Cutter program.

Sep- 2025 -

26 September

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