Feb. 12, 2024

Coast Guard Boat Acquisition Program achieves significant milestone with delivery of final 22-foot cutter boat-large

The Coast Guard Boat Acquisition Program delivered its 39th and final cutter boat-large (CB-L) on Feb. 5, completing replacement of the aging fleet of legacy cutter boats that previously operated with the Coast Guard’s 210-foot cutters, 225-foot buoy tenders, and Coast Guard Cutters Alex Haley and Mackinaw.

Feb. 7, 2024

Research and Development Center projects continue to enhance Coast Guard mission success

In fiscal year 2023, the Coast Guard Research and Development Center in New London, Connecticut, supported a research portfolio of 54 projects, covering the full scope of the Coast Guard’s missions.

Jan. 25, 2024

Air Station Detroit transitions to updated MH-65E helicopter; new avionics package boosts mission capability

Air Station Detroit rang in the new year with the transition to the upgraded MH-65E or “Echo” model short range recover helicopter.

Jan. 23, 2024

Coast Guard takes next steps toward all MH-60T helicopter fleet 

The Coast Guard received approval from the Department of Homeland Security on Oct. 31, 2023, to proceed with acquisition program activities that will continue to extend the service life of the existing MH-60T fleet as well as begin the Coast Guard’s transition to a rotary wing fleet consisting of all MH-60T aircraft.