The U.S. Coast Guard has signed contracts worth $3.3 billion to… (ледокол · сша · млрд)
The U.S. Coast Guard has signed contracts worth $3.3 billion to build six new Arctic security cutters (ASC), with construction led by Bollinger Shipyards and Rauma Marine Constructions. The vessels are intended to strengthen American presence in the Arctic region.
Consensus
- The U.S. Coast Guard has signed contracts for six new Arctic security cutters (ASC).
- The total cost of the contracts is $3.3 billion.
- Construction will be carried out by Bollinger Shipyards and Rauma Marine Constructions.
- All six vessels are expected to be delivered by 2031.
- The first vessel is expected in 2028.
Points of divergence
- The contracts complete the first phase of a fleet of 11 Arctic security cutters, with additional vessels to be delivered by 2035. — kommersant
- President Donald Trump criticized the state of the U.S. icebreaker fleet and noted that Russia has nearly 50 such ships. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- US Coast Guard orders six icebreakers for $3.3 billion — Коммерсантъ
- US Coast Guard signs contracts to build six icebreakers — Вести