US, Papua New Guinea boost defense ties in wake of Solomon Islands deal with China

US, Papua New Guinea boost defense ties in wake of Solomon Islands deal with China
US, Papua New Guinea boost defense ties in wake of Solomon Islands deal with China

A Coast Guard spokeswoman noted that being turned away from the Solomons “allowed for increased partnership with Papua New Guinea, supporting strategic objectives and strengthening regional relationships.”

Eastern Shipbuilding to sue Coast Guard over Offshore Patrol Cutter award

Eastern Shipbuilding to sue Coast Guard over Offshore Patrol Cutter award
Eastern Shipbuilding to sue Coast Guard over Offshore Patrol Cutter award

Eastern Shipbuilding is escalating its efforts to overturn a $3.3 billion shipbuilding contract awarded by the Coast Guard earlier this year.

Coast Guard picks Austal for $3.3 billion Offshore Patrol Cutter program

Coast Guard picks Austal for $3.3 billion Offshore Patrol Cutter program
Coast Guard picks Austal for $3.3 billion Offshore Patrol Cutter program

The Offshore Patrol Cutter is one of the Coast Guard’s top acquisition priorities, on par with its heavy icebreakers.