International Acquisition Programs
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Painting has been completed on the Nigerian’s new vessel, the Thunder (formerly the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Chase, a decommissioned 378-foot high endurance cutter), which has been in drydock in Alameda, Calif. The Thunder departed for its new homeport in Nigeria on November 21, 2011. The Thunder was transferred to Nigeria through the Excess Defense Article program on May 13, 2011. |
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
To date, the Coast Guard has delivered 337 vessels worldwide under the Foreign Military Sales Program. The delivered assets range in size from 25-foot Defender-class response boats to 378-foot Hamilton-class cutters.
Latest News Releases
First HC-144A Aircraft Delivered to Mexico
The Coast Guard’s Foreign Military Sales (FMS) 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>>
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>>
U.S. Coast Guard Helps Liberia Demolish Omega Navigation Tower
In less than 30 seconds, 1,400 feet of steel and 520 tons of tower and wiring came tumbling down in a controlled explosion May 10, when the U.S. Coast Guard helped Liberia demolish the Omega Navigation System tower in Paynesville, just outside Liberia’s capital city of Monrovia. 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)
In the News
Vessel set to fight illegalities on Nigerian waters
DND eyes 3 more Hamilton-class ships
U.S. Warship Departs For Nigeria on Monday
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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