Fact-check · Sep 28, 2026 · Donald Trump
“We have 11 of them right now. Under construction.”
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What the record shows
U.S. Coast Guard operates 3 icebreakers as of 2026 (Polar Star, Healy, Storis). 11 Arctic Security Cutters are on order with first delivery planned for 2028.
Sources
- U S Coast Guard Announces Plans To Acquire | gCaptain
- An Update on Plans for the U.S.’s Icebreaking Fleet
- Historic Cold Pushed U.S. Coast Guard Icebreaking Fleet to the Limit in 2026
- U.S. Coast Guard Finalizes Contracts for Six Arctic Security Cutters | Homeland Security
- Coast Guard’s newest icebreaker returns from deployment to the Bering Sea | Stars and Stripes
- Coast Guard awards contract for 5 icebreakers to be built in Texas and Finland | Stars and Stripes
From: President Trump Makes an Announcement, Sep. 28, 2026
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