“Revitalizing the U.S. Coast Guard’s icebreaking capabilities is crucial for our security and prosperity, and today's announcement is an important step in that direction,” said Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.
The White House in 2024 and 2025 prioritized rebuilding America's icebreaker fleet. But how long will that last?
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“We spent over two years looking at different shipyards in the US and potential acquisition targets,” Davie Defense CEO Kai Skvarla told Breaking Defense in an interview today.