Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C. of Lockport, Louisiana, received a contract for four Arctic Security Cutters valued at about $2.2 billion. Rauma Marine Constructions Oy of Rauma, Finland, received a contract for two cutters valued at about $1.1 billion.
The first vessel under the contracts is scheduled for delivery in 2028. All six vessels are scheduled to be delivered by 2031.
The contracts with Bollinger Shipyards Lockport and Rauma Marine Constructions were initially awarded in December 2025. The Coast Guard said those awards were the first two of three Arctic Security Cutter contracts and allowed shipbuilders to begin planning while final details were negotiated.
“America’s future in the Arctic demands strength, capability, and resolve,” said Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin. “I want to thank President Trump for his bold leadership and vision in directing this critical investment that made these icebreakers possible.”
“These cutters will deliver the enduring operational capability our Nation needs to defend our sovereignty, deter adversaries, and safeguard vital resources for the American people.” The statement linked the cutter program to U.S. sovereignty, deterrence and resource protection in the Arctic.
“Finalizing these contracts represents decisive action to guarantee American security in the Arctic,” said Admiral Kevin E. Lunday, commandant of the Coast Guard. “The Arctic Security Cutters will deliver the essential capability to uphold U.S. sovereignty against adversaries’ aggressive economic and military actions in the Arctic.”
“These cutters will ensure the Coast Guard’s ability to control, secure, and defend our northern border and maritime approaches.” The Coast Guard said the program is a cornerstone of its strategy for Arctic operations.
The Arctic Security Cutter program is intended to defend U.S. sovereignty, secure critical shipping lanes, protect energy and mineral resources, and counter adversary presence in the Arctic. The cutters will also support the Coast Guard’s ability to control, secure and defend U.S. Alaskan borders.
The service said the new vessels will facilitate maritime commerce important to economic prosperity and strategic mobility. They will also support crisis and contingency response in the region.
The Coast Guard said it is using $25 billion provided through the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Reconciliation to support modernization. It has already ordered more than $10 billion in new assets and capabilities and directed an additional $3 billion toward critical depot maintenance and shore facilities.
The service said the investment demonstrates its commitment to modernizing acquisition, delivering next-generation technology, restoring readiness and revitalizing American shipbuilding. The Arctic Security Cutter program is expected to deliver 11 cutters and bring icebreaker construction expertise to the United States.
The Coast Guard said the program will strengthen long-term industrial capability and workforce development at American shipyards. The six finalized cutters represent an early major step in expanding the nation’s Arctic fleet.
