Coast Guard chief talks icebreaker plan, fate of MH-65 Dolphin

Coast Guard chief talks icebreaker plan, fate of MH-65 Dolphin

“We’ve gotten that input back [from industry] on both the light and the medium variants, and we’re analyzing that information right now as we develop an acquisition plan to move forward with acquiring the light and the medium ice breaking capability,” USCG Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday told lawmakers today.

Coast Guard Looks To Sunset Dolphin Helicopter Early, Light and Medium Icebreakers To Be Built in U.S., Commandant Says

The Commandant of the Coast Guard on Thursday said the service is looking to “sunset” its aging HH-65 Dolphin helicopters before 2037 as previously planned and confirmed new small and […]