International Acquisition Programs
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The Government of Mexico purchased four CN235-300M aircraft (similar to the Coast Guard’s HC-144A). On Oct. 1, 2010, the Foreign Military Sales program awarded a $157.9 million contract to EADS North America to produce these aircraft. The fourth and final delivery took place on May 2, 2012, at EADS' facility in Seville, Spain. Photo courtesy of Airbus Military. |
The Office of International Acquisition is the critical link between the overall U.S. Coast Guard acquisition effort and the international community. Through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program, the office establishes long-term partnerships and provides allied partners with access to the same assets the Coast Guard uses everyday. The program is also responsible for the transfer of excess, decommissioned assets called excess defense articles. Learn more>>
Status
The third CN235-300M aircraft was delivered to the Government of Mexico on March 30, 2012, through the FMS program.
Latest News Releases
Coast Guard’s Foreign Military Sales Program Delivers 300th Asset
The U.S. Coast Guard’s Office of International Acquisition accepted its 300th asset delivery on Feb. 22 through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. The office manages and executes new-procurement FMS and Excess Defense Article (EDA) transfer projects, delivering assets and services to allies around the world. Read more>>
First HC-144A Aircraft Delivered to Mexico
The Coast Guard’s Foreign Military Sales program recently accepted early delivery of the first of four CN235-300M maritime patrol aircraft—which are based on the Coast Guard’s HC-144A Ocean Sentry—on behalf of the government of Mexico. Read more: Delivering the Goods (PDF, page 5)>>
U.S. Coast Guard Transfers High Endurance Cutters Hamilton and Chase to the Philippines and Nigeria
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Coast Guard transferred two decommissioned 378-foot High Endurance Cutters (WHECs)—ex-Coast Guard Cutters Hamilton and Chase—to the Philippines and Nigeria respectively in separate ceremonies May 13 at Coast Guard Island in Alameda, Calif. Read more: Delivering the Goods (PDF, page 1)>>
Information About
Resources
FMS Poster (PDF)
Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)
Defense Institute of Security Assistance Management (DISAM)
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
The Mangement of Security Assistance Textbook
Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)
Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM)
U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
U.S. Navy International Programs Office
United States European Command (EUCOM)
United States Central Command (CENTCOM)
United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)
United States Pacific Command (PACOM)
In the News
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Anti-piracy and Oil Field Protection Roles Beckon for Nigeria's New Patrol Ship
U.S. Gives Nigeria Refurbished Warship
Nigerian Navy personnel head to Unalaska for training with Coast Guard
Philippine Navy Acquires US Patrol Ship
Service Supports South-of-the-Border Sea Survival
Philippines Eyes Aged US Cutter Amid Wider Acquisition Plan
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