# Coast Guard Advances Force Design 2028 Modernization

The U.S. Coast Guard says its Force Design 2028 modernization has nearly $25 billion in funding reported in July, with $12.1 billion invested in FY2025 and the remaining funding planned for obligation by January 2027. The effort spans Arctic shipbuilding, cutters, shore infrastructure, robotics and autonomous systems, and cybersecurity. Related procurement activity includes Arctic security cutter agreements, a shore construction award of up to $400 million at Training Center Cape May, and an option for 10 additional fast response cutters exercised in September 2025. Contractors can engage Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security leaders at the 2026 Homeland Security Summit on November 10, 2026, 40 days from October 1.

- The funding and planned obligation period point to continuing acquisition activity across vessels, shore facilities, autonomous systems, and cyber capabilities. Companies should align business development and capacity planning with the Coast Guard’s stated January 2027 obligation target.
- Shipbuilding opportunities include agreements for 11 Arctic security cutters across Bollinger Shipyards, Rauma Marine Constructions, and Davie Defense; the specific values were not provided in the signals. Bollinger also received an option for 10 additional fast response cutters, bringing the agreement total to 77.
- The up-to-$400 million Training Center Cape May construction award highlights shore infrastructure demand. Construction firms and related suppliers may find this relevant to facilities planning and subcontracting strategies.
- The November 10 Homeland Security Summit offers a scheduled opportunity for contractors to engage Coast Guard and DHS leaders on these modernization priorities.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Cybersecurity
**Published:** October 01, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

### Vendors
- Bollinger Shipyards (Shipbuilding contractor)
- Rauma Marine Constructions (Shipbuilding contractor)
- Davie Defense (Shipbuilding contractor)
- Whiting-Turner (Construction contractor)

### Sources
- [Coast Guard Force Design 2028 Progress Update](https://www.govconwire.com/articles/coast-guard-force-design-2028-updates) - GovCon Wire