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U.S. Coast Guard to Base Arctic Cutters in Alaska by 2028

4/16/2026

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The U.S. Coast Guard will homeport two Arctic Security Cutters in Alaska by 2028.
Secretary Markwayne Mullin says the move protects U.S. sovereignty and deters Russia and China amid rising Arctic activity.
The Coast Guard plans 11 Arctic Cutter contracts in 2026, funded by $3.5 billion from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Adm. Kevin E. Lunday, U.S. Coast Guard Commandant, says icebreakers will strengthen maritime dominance and crisis response.

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The U.S. Coast Guard will homeport two Arctic Security Cutters in Alaska by 2028.
Secretary Markwayne Mullin says the move protects U.S. sovereignty and deters Russia and China amid rising Arctic activity.
The Coast Guard plans 11 Arctic Cutter contracts in 2026, funded by $3.5 billion from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Adm. Kevin E. Lunday, U.S. Coast Guard Commandant, says icebreakers will strengthen maritime dominance and crisis response.