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Feb- 2026 -

12 February

Americas

Digital Render of Arctic Security Cutter

Jodesz Gavilan

US Coast Guard Taps Davie Defense for Five Arctic Security Cutters

Davie Defense has secured a contract to build five new Arctic Security Cutters for the US Coast Guard.

6 February

Americas

Christine Casimiro

USCG Receives 18th Mission-Ready HC-130J Surveillance Aircraft

The US Coast Guard has received its 18th HC-130J aircraft at L3Harris Integrated Mission Systems in Waco, Texas.

4 February

Sea

Staff Writer With AFP

Up to 800 ‘Dark Fleet’ Vessels Operating Worldwide: US Coast Guard

Up to 800 "dark fleet" vessels under sanctions are operating worldwide, only a few have been interdicted, the US Coast Guard said.

Jan- 2026 -

14 January

Sea

A Coast Guard Station Charleston 29-foot Response Boat - Small crew proceeds toward Station Charleston after completing a cruise ship escort Jan. 30, 2020, in Charleston, South Carolina. Coast Guard Station Charleston crew members often conduct cruise ship escorts as part of the Coast Guard’s port and waterway security mission which protects marine resources and maritime commerce. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Dickinson)

Rojoef Manuel

US Coast Guard Awards $3.6M for Small Response Boat Demonstrators

The US Coast Guard has awarded four contracts totaling approximately $3.6 million to acquire Response Boat-Small testbeds, a move aimed at shaping future small vessel acquisitions.

2 January

Arctic

Rojoef Manuel

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.

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)

Rojoef Manuel

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.

13 November

Americas

Jodesz Gavilan

US Coast Guard Hits Highest Recruitment Since 1991

The US Coast Guard has surpassed its fiscal 2025 recruiting goals, setting records not seen since 1991, recruiting 5,204 active-duty members.

4 November

Sea

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

Rojoef Manuel

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

Sea