“There’s a defense industrial base reality to this, certainly as it pertains to shipbuilding and shipyard capacity,” Adm. Linda Fagan told Breaking Defense.
By Ashley RoqueThe Polar Security Cutter has had numerous schedule and costs challenges as the first American icebreaker to be built in decades.
By Justin KatzThe signing comes one week after Russia launched another one of its own icebreakers.
By Justin KatzThe letter, signed by Sens. Chris Murphy, Cindy Hyde-Smith and Patty Murray, calls the new security agreement “critical” and warns of Chinese investments in high north capabilities.”
By Justin KatzThe Congressional Budget Office’s report states the Coast Guard is working on its own new cost estimate for the heavy icebreaker program.
By Justin KatzRussia has the world’s largest icebreaker fleet, and China is investing. Here’s how many icebreakers the US and its allies have – and how they intend to compete going forward.
By Justin Katz