Building mission-critical vessels for America’s defense, security and maritime future through U.S. shipbuilding capacity and proven Arctic expertise.
About
Davie Defense is part of the Inocea Group, a privately held international group operating five shipbuilding facilities across the United States, Finland and Canada.
In 2025, Davie Defense acquired Gulf Copper Shipyards to establish long- term U.S. shipbuilding capacity. The modernization of the Galveston and Port Arthur facilities represents a major investment in America’s maritime industrial base, with the first phase scheduled for completion in 2028.
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$1B
Investment in the modernization of Gulf Copper Shipyards in Galveston and Port Arthur
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5
Arctic Security Cutters contracted by the U.S. Coast Guard
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550+
Jobs created in Texas
There’s no better place to invest in the future of American industry than Texas, a state with an unshakable belief in building big things and backing those willing to try.
– James Davies
Milestone
A New Era for American Shipbuilding
June 1, 2026 — Galveston, Texas Placeholder
Davie Defense broke ground on the transformation of Gulf Copper Ship- yards, marking the beginning of a new era for American shipbuilding, and one defined by investment, innovation, and a renewed commitment to U.S. maritime strength.
Gulf Copper has been a leader in ship repair, fabrication, and marine ser- vices for over 75 years. Planned investment will transform the Texas facili- ties into the most modern shipbuilding facilities in the United States, see it become the Texas builder of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Arctic Security Cutters.
The ASC is a new class of Arctic icebreakers designed to conduct U.S. Coast Guard missions in the world’s most challenging maritime environments. The ASC program will provide the Coast Guard with a modern icebreaking fleet to assure national security, maritime safety, and Arctic access.
The importance of ships and domestic, strategic shipbuilding capabilities has never been clearer. Defense procurement is no longer a contingen- cy, and we have to get serious about bringing the right capability quickly and cost-effectively.
–Alex Vicefield
News
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