July 6, 2026

Coast Guard awards $1 billion DHS architect-engineering services contract

 On June 2, the Coast Guard’s Facilities Design and Construction Center, a field command under the direction of Program Executive Office Shore, awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for professional architect-engineering services to support Department of Homeland Security and Coast Guard construction projects over the next

July 5, 2026

Coast Guard awards $1 billion DHS architect-engineering services contract

 On June 2, the Coast Guard’s Facilities Design and Construction Center, a field command under the direction of Program Executive Office Shore, awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for professional architect-engineering services to support Department of Homeland Security and Coast Guard construction projects over the next

July 1, 2026

Coast Guard releases request for proposal for homeland security cutter-light design and production

The Coast Guard released a request for proposal (RFP) June 30 for design, production, testing and delivery of homeland security cutter-light (HSC-L) vessels. The Coast Guard plans to acquire seven HSC-Ls through an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract.

June 17, 2026

In-Service Vessel Sustainment Project Resident Office Baltimore celebrates change of command

Cmdr. Nathaniel Dufresne assumed the duties of commanding officer of In-Service Vessel Sustainment Project Resident Office (ISVS PRO) Baltimore on June 4.

June 11, 2026

Coast Guard accepts 63rd fast response cutter, Jeffrey Palazzo

The Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 63rd fast response cutter (FRC), Jeffrey Palazzo, on June 11 in Key West, Florida. Following its commissioning later this year, Jeffrey Palazzo will be the fifth FRC to be homeported in Apra Harbor, Guam.

June 5, 2026

Coast Guard starts missionization of 19th C-130J long range surveillance aircraft

The Coast Guard inducted its 19th C-130J Super Hercules long range surveillance aircraft into the missionization process at L3Harris Integrated Mission Systems in Waco, Texas, on June 3. Following completion of the yearlong integration of the specialized equipment needed for Coast Guard missions, this aircraft will support the transition of Air Station Sacramento, California, from C-27J to HC-130J operations.

June 1, 2026

Coast Guard takes delivery of four response boat-small demonstration boats

The Coast Guard on April 28 accepted delivery of four demonstration boats that will be used to generate operator feedback that will help inform the requirements and specifications for the next generation of response boats-small (RB-S).

May 29, 2026

Coast Guard commissions 62nd fast response cutter, Vincent Danz

The Coast Guard commissioned its latest fast response cutter (FRC), Coast Guard Cutter Vincent Danz, on May 22 in New York City. Vincent Danz will be the fourth FRC to be homeported in Apra Harbor, Guam.

May 29, 2026

Coast Guard authenticates keels for first three waterways commerce cutters

The Coast Guard authenticated the keels for three future waterways commerce cutters (WCCs) March 6 at Birdon America’s shipyard in Bayou La Batre, Alabama.

May 27, 2026

Coast Guard accepts delivery of 62nd fast response cutter, Vincent Danz

The Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 62nd fast response cutter (FRC), Vincent Danz, on Feb. 26 in Key West, Florida. Vincent Danz will be the fourth FRC to be homeported in Apra Harbor, Guam.