Davie Defense Finalizes $3.5 Billion U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutter Deal

The U.S. Coast Guard’s ambitious Arctic fleet expansion took another major step forward Wednesday as Davie Defense announced it has finalized a $3.5 billion contract to build five new Arctic Security Cutters, with construction split between Finland and Texas. 

Under the agreement, two of the vessels will be constructed at Helsinki Shipyard in Finland, while three will be built at Davie Defense’s Gulf Copper facilities in Galveston and Port Arthur, Texas. The first Arctic Security Cutters are expected to be built in Finland at Helsinki Shipyard before production shifts to Texas, with the first delivery expected in 2028.

The deal forms part of