What Happened
Leadership, Funding, And Contract Awards Drive Progress
The US Coast Guard has made significant strides in executing its Force Design 2028 modernization initiative, with key leadership positions filled and organizational changes implemented. The service has invested $12.1 billion in FY25 and awarded major contracts for polar icebreakers and fast response cutters. The Coast Guard’s efforts to streamline contracting and acquisition processes may also accelerate the development and fielding of new technologies. According to Executive Mosaic, the service’s progress under FD28 is driving its transformation into a more capable and responsive force.