April 22, 2021

Coast Guard accepts 44th fast response cutter

The Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 44th fast response cutter (FRC), Glen Harris, in Key West, Florida, today.

April 21, 2021

Coast Guard RDC, Naval Postgraduate School continue joint effort to research maritime solutions

The Tri-Service Maritime Strategy (TSMS), which was released in December 2020, underscored the need for joint cooperation in today’s security environment.

April 16, 2021

Coast Guard completes UAS installations on two national security cutters

The Coast Guard small unmanned aircraft system for the national security cutter (NSC) program in March completed system operation verification testing for the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) installations on Coast Guard cutters Hamilton and Midgett.

April 14, 2021

Coast Guard recognizes meritorious service by Research and Development Center

Rear Adm. Michael Johnston, assistant commandant for acquisition and chief acquisition officer for the Coast Guard, presented the service’s Meritorious Unit Commendation to the Research and Development Center April 9, 2021.

April 12, 2021

Coast Guard awards contract for up to 20 OTH IV boats and equipment

The Coast Guard today awarded a contract to Safe Boats International L.L.C. of Bremerton, Washington, for up to 20 over the horizon IV (OTH IV) cutter boats with supporting equipment.

April 9, 2021

Air Force order includes one C-130J for Coast Guard

Using funds transferred from the Coast Guard, the Air Force awarded a $73 million contract to Lockheed Martin Corp. today for the production of one C-130J long range surveillance aircraft, the 18th of the Coast Guard’s planned acquisition of 22 C-130Js.

April 7, 2021

Coast Guard cutters depart on historic journey to new homeport

Coast Guard fast response cutters (FRCs) Charles Moulthrope and Robert Goldman departed San Juan, Puerto Rico, April 1, headed for their homeport of Manama, Bahrain.

April 1, 2021

Seagoing buoy tender completes major maintenance availability

Coast Guard Cutter Walnut departed Coast Guard Yard in Curtis Bay, Maryland, March 26 after completion of its major maintenance availability (MMA).

March 23, 2021

Women in RDT&E and Innovation help drive Coast Guard mission success

Women’s History Month serves as a reminder of the many contributions and strengths women bring to the Coast Guard.

March 19, 2021

Coast Guard commissions ninth national security cutter

The Coast Guard commissioned the ninth national security cutter (NSC), Stone, at its Charleston, South Carolina, homeport March 19. Stone will be stationed in Charleston along with NSCs Hamilton and James.