International Acquisition Programs
December 15, 2009- The U.S. Coast Guard’s Office of International Acquisition is working with the Republic of Yemen’s Coast Guard on a Foreign Military Sales program to procure two 87’ Protector-class Coastal Patrol Boats. The two CPBs, Sana’a and Aden, will be preliminary accepted and commissioned in approximately one year.The CPBs will assist the Yemen Coast Guard in addressing an anti-piracy mission in the Gulf of Aden that is strategically important to U.S. interests.
The Office of International Acquisition is the critical link between the overall U.S. Coast Guard acquisition effort and the international community. Through Foreign Military Sales (FMS), the office provides allied partners access to the USCG’s acquisition process to deliver new articles and services. Through Excess Defense Article (EDA) transfers, the office provides a means of disposal cost avoidance for decommissioned assets. Both activities serve to build international partner capacity, while reducing risk to Coast Guard acquisition programs by creating economically efficient order quantities and stabilizing production, and establish the foundation for long-term partnerships in achieving common maritime safety and security objectives. Learn more>>
Status
The Foreign Military Sales Program has delivered 211 vessels to 37 countries over the past 12 years which will add over $100 million in new sales this year. The FMS program follows a “Total Package Approach,” meaning that spare parts, special tools, training, and shipping services are also provided.
Latest News Releases
Coast Guard Awards Contract to Build Two 87-foot Protector-class Coastal Patrol Boats for the Yemen Coast Guard
The Coast Guard awarded a $28.2 million contract to Bollinger Shipyards, Inc., in Lockport, La., on September 11, 2009, to build two 87-foot Protector-class Coastal Patrol Boats for the Yemen Coast Guard. Read more>>
Coast Guard's FMS Program Celebrates Rapid Growth
The U.S. Coast Guard’s Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program recently celebrated the delivery of its 200th vessel to foreign customers, an indication of the program’s rapid growth during the past three years. Read more>>
Coast Guard's Foreign Military Sales Program Delivers 200th Vessel
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard's Office of International Acquisition announced Thursday its Foreign Military Sales program delivered its 200th vessel in support of developing navies and coast guards around the world. Read more>>
USCG Iraqi Small Boats
The Pentagon Channel airs a story about how the Coast Guard is training the Iraqi Navy how to use the 25 foot Response Boat Small, Dec. 1, 2008. Watch Video>>
Iraqi Navy’s Boat Purchase Marks Milestone for Coast Guard FMS Program
In October, Coast Guard officials visited Umm Qasr, Iraq, to oversee delivery of the first lot of six new 25-foot response boats. The event marked a milestone in the growth of the service’s foreign military sales business and underscored the FMS program’s benefits to foreign customers and to the Coast Guard. Read more>>
Information About
Resources
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)
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