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US Coast Guard prepares acquisition process of up to seven light icebreakers

23rd March 2026

The USCG plans to award a contract this year for the construction of Homeland Security Cutters. The new vessels will replace the 60-plus-year-old fleet of Light Icebreaking Tugs.

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