The current transition to the MH-65D is designed to address obsolete component issues and is slated to be complete by summer of 2015. In 2017 the Coast Guard will introduce the MH-65E to the fleet.
Specifically, the plan would eliminate the short-range Airbus Helicopters MH-65D/E Dolphin search and rescue helicopters, 98 of which are currently in service. Instead, the USCG would transition ...