U.S. Coast Guard completes the President’s contract awards for 11 Arctic Security Cutters

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U.S. Coast Guard completes the President’s contract awards for 11 Arctic Security Cutters
02/11/2026 08:56 AM EST

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard announced today it has completed the award of contracts for 11 Arctic Security Cutters, fulfilling President Trump’s directive to rapidly expand America’s icebreaker fleet. The latest award is for construction of up to five Arctic Security Cutters, bringing the President’s initial order to completion and marking a historic milestone in U.S. Arctic capability.