US EditionDavie Defense Closes Gulf Copper Acquisition, Confirming u.s. Shipbuilding Expansion
Davie Defense's acquisition of Gulf Copper’s Texas shipyards will create 7,000 skilled jobs and boost U.S. shipbuilding to compete for Arctic Security Cutter contracts.
- Recently, Davie Defense closed its acquisition of Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corporation’s shipbuilding assets in Galveston and Port Arthur, Texas, with Kai Skvarla becoming CEO and Steve Hale moving to an advisory role.
- As part of Inocea, the acquisition strengthens Davie Defense’s U.S. footprint and positions it to compete for major programs, backed by Davie Shipbuilding and Helsinki Shipyard’s icebreaker design pedigree.
- Davie Defense’s investment in Galveston, Texas, and Port Arthur, Texas, will create over 350 jobs and Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corporation brings 75+ years of Gulf Coast experience.
- Operating in Texas, Davie Defense says the deal cements U.S. commitment to shipbuilding and strengthens the Western maritime base amid allied collaboration, with Senator Ted Cruz calling it a `critical win`.
- ASC technical readiness—seven reference vessels and over 85 Arctic winters—supports rapid delivery timelines, while Davie Defense is negotiating to deliver five ASCs amid ICE Pact and October 9, 2025 MoU steps.
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Davie Defense Closes Gulf Copper Acquisition, Confirming U.S. Shipbuilding Expansion
GALVESTON, Texas and WASHINGTON, DC, Dec. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Davie Defense today announced the closing of the acquisition of Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corporation's shipbuilding assets in Galveston and Port Arthur, Texas. The completion of the transaction includes all…
Davie Defense closes Gulf Copper acquisitiom
Davie Defense reports that it has closed its acquisition of Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corporation’s shipbuilding assets in Galveston and Port Arthur, Texas. The completion of the transaction includes all required U.S. Government approvals, including those of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). As part of the Inocea Group, the acquisition makes Davie Defense America’s newest specialized shipbuilder — backed by Davi…
Davie Defense Completes Acquisition of Gulf Copper
Davie Defense today announced the closing of the acquisition of Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corporation’s shipbuilding assets in Galveston and Port Arthur, Texas. The completion of the transaction includes all required U.S. Government approvals, including the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). As part of the Inocea Group, the acquisition makes Davie Defense America’s newest specialized shipbuilder — backed by Davie Shi…
Davie Defense Closes Gulf Copper Acquisition, Joining U.S. Arctic Shipbuilding Ranks
Davie Defense has completed its acquisition of Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corporation’s shipbuilding assets in Galveston and Port Arthur, Texas, marking a significant expansion of the Canadian-backed company’s footprint in...
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