‘Innovative shift’: Navy bets $2.2 billion on new vessel construction manager strategy for LSM
The Navy said that the contract award seeks to "maximize commercial practices to accelerate delivery" of the vessels.
White House, Finland sign deal for four icebreakers
The US Coast Guard in recent months has been signaling to industry it would soon advance its Arctic Security Cutter program through a series of requests for information and discussions with vendors from multiple countries.
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Four shipyards across ICE Pact nations to jointly pursue US Arctic Security Cutter program
“Together, the four companies represent the world’s premier icebreaker shipbuilding companies,” the shipbuilders said in a joint statement.
Bollinger teams up with Edison Chouest Offshore to deliver ‘next-generation’ icebreakers
"The creation of the United Shipbuilding Alliance represents a significant evolution in America’s capacity to rapidly address urgent Arctic operational requirements," President and CEO of Edison Chouest Offshore Gary Chouest said in the press release.
Marines’ first Landing Ship Medium slated to take 4-5 years to build
“We want it faster than that, but I think that that's the realistic timeline in which the shipbuilders can make it,” said Lt. Gen. Eric Austin, the Marine Corps's top requirements officer.
Coast Guard seeks info on medium icebreaker options from US, international industry
The service wants a ship that can be launched within three years of a contract award being issued, according to a recent request for information.
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After Trump’s promise of 40 ‘big’ icebreakers, Coast Guard says it’ll take eight or nine for polar ops
While the Coast Guard has its eye on a smaller number of "big" icebreakers for high north operations, the service said it's looking to "replace, modernize and grow" its entire fleet, including many smaller vessels.
Coast Guard awards nearly $1B contract mod to Bollinger for heavy icebreaker design, construction
The contract award comes as President Donald Trump has been publicly calling for the United States to buy dozens of new icebreakers.
Navy awards several contracts aimed at advancing key mine countermeasures capabilities
The mission modules advancement will pave the way for the service's legacy helicopters and Avenger class ships to be retired.
State of Play: Industry readying for second chance at US Navy’s frigate program
Almost five years since awarding the first frigate contract, the US Navy is starting to move out on finding a second builder.
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Coast Guard’s newest icebreakers may jump 60 percent in cost: CBO
The Congressional Budget Office's report states the Coast Guard is working on its own new cost estimate for the heavy icebreaker program.
Why a small shipyard merger could signal bigger problems for the US military
Bollinger's CEO says the deal has strengthened his company's standing in the industrial base, but analysts worry the merger is a bellwether for more consolidation to come - which could impact the Pentagon's shipbuilding plans.
Textron Systems loses bid to change Navy’s course on MCM USV contract
Bollinger Shipyards won the contract awarded in April.
Navy gives initial green light for first unmanned surface vehicle to join the fleet
The mine countermeasures USV is one piece of tech designed keep Navy ships safe from undersea mines.