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News quoted as saying that Congress will alter those Coast Guard missions "over my dead body."

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The deal, announced by U. S. Deputy

Secretary of Transportation, Michael P.

Jackson, and by U. S. Coast Guard

Commandant Thomas H. Collins, is a contract valued at $11.04 billion for a fleet of new ships and aircraft, plus improved command and control sys- tems. An additional $5.91 billion is con- tracted for operating, maintenance, and sustainment costs, bringing the package to a staggering total value of $16.95 bil- lion. The contract was awarded to Inte- grated Coast Guard Systems (ICGS), a joint venture established by Lockheed

Martin and Northrop Grumman.

How Many? And When?

The program calls for the delivery of the first ships and planes — and upgrades to some existing vessels — within the next five years. This is the first time the Coast Guard has bundled procurement of several types of ships, aircraft and other equipment into an integrated procurement program. The contract may extend up to 30 years.

Deepwater will involve the acquisition of up to 91 ships, 35 fixed-wing aircraft, 34 helicopters, 76 unmanned surveil- lance aircraft, and upgrade of 49 exist- ing cutters and 93 helicopters, in addi- tion to systems for communications, surveillance, and command and control.

The historic program effectively has taken on the lead role in the effort to secure the U.S. from attacks through its ports. "The tragic events of September 11th changed the world as we know it.

Homeland security, now more than ever, is a mission where we must succeed," said Admiral Collins. "As the leader in

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