Company
Davie Defense
Davie Defense is a U.S. shipbuilder focused on strengthening America's maritime industrial base. ↗
| Headquarters | Galveston, TX ↗ |
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| Founders | James Davies, Co-Founder, Inocea Group ↗; Alex Vicefield, Co-Founder, Inocea Group ↗ |
| Ownership | Part of Inocea Group ↗ |
| Website | daviedefense.com ↗ |
Products
- The Arctic Security Cutter is the U.S. Coast Guard's next generation heavy icebreaker, which Davie Defense is contracted to build. ↗
- Davie Defense is modernizing Gulf Copper Shipyards in Galveston and Port Arthur, Texas, with a planned $1 billion investment to build the Arctic Security Cutters in the United States. ↗
Customers
- The U.S. Coast Guard contracted Davie Defense for five Arctic Security Cutters. ↗
- Davie Defense finalized a $3.5 billion contract with the U.S. Coast Guard for the construction and delivery of five Arctic Security Cutters. ↗
- Davie Defense's site says its plans are to support 7,000 more jobs across the Texas economy, beyond direct American jobs to be created. ↗
Acquisitions
- Davie Defense closed its acquisition of Gulf Copper, the Texas shipyard operator, in December 2025. ↗