US Coast Guard

Aug- 2026 -

28 August

Sea

Rendering of a Heritage-class offshore patrol cutter

Austal Begins Construction of US Coast Guard’s Third Heritage Cutter

Austal USA has initiated construction on the US Coast Guard’s third Heritage-class offshore patrol cutter at the shipbuilder’s center in Mobile, Alabama.

28 August

Sea

Marine Protector-class patrol boats BRP Pag-asa (PATS-2701) and BRP Patag (PATS-2702)

Rojoef Manuel

US Transfers Retired Patrol Boats to Philippines

The Philippine Coast Guard has taken delivery of two decommissioned Marine Protector-class patrol boats from the US in Baltimore, Maryland.

6 August

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Coast Guard Explores Laser-Based Systems to Counter Maritime Threats

The US Coast Guard has sought information on laser-based directed energy systems capable of countering a range of maritime threats.

Jul- 2026 -

28 July

Americas

210830-N-UP745-1104 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 30, 2021) U.S. Coast Guardsman uses a two-way radio to direct a rigid-hulled-inflatable boat during a small-boat operation aboard the USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98). Forrest Sherman is conducting Initial Ship Aviation Team Training with HSM-60 Detachment 2 in the Virginia Capes. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Theoplis Stewart II/Released)

Giulia Bernacchi

US Coast Guard Seeks Technologies to Defeat Underwater Drones

The US Coast Guard is seeking commercially available technologies to detect, track, and defeat uncrewed underwater vehicles.

22 July

Sea

Rendering of the Homeland Security Cutter-Light (HSC-L) icebreaker. Photo: US Coast Guard

Rojoef Manuel

US Coast Guard Opens Tender for Next-Generation Light Icebreakers

The US Coast Guard has issued a request for proposals to build up to seven Homeland Security Cutter-Light icebreakers, launching a major effort to replace its aging fleet of light icebreaking tugs that have served for more than six decades.

6 July

Arctic

Inder Singh Bisht

US Coast Guard Finalizes $3.3B in Contracts for Six Arctic Security Cutters

The US Coast Guard has finalized two contracts worth 3.3 billion for the construction and delivery of six Arctic Security Cutters.

May- 2026 -

25 May

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Coast Guard Plans Craft-Mounted Microwave Weapon to Counter Smuggling Boats

The US Coast Guard plans to work with Lockheed Martin to develop a craft-mounted high-power microwave effector to counter smuggling vessels.

14 May

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Coast Guard Finalizes $3.5B Contract for Five Arctic Security Cutters

The US Coast Guard has finalized a $3.5-billion contract for Davie Defense to supply a new class of polar icebreaker vessels comprising five Arctic Security Cutters.

13 May

Americas