U.S. Signs Icebreaker Pact with Finland, Canada
American, Canadian and Finish officials committed to the joint development, construction and maintenance of polar icebreakers with the signing of…
Chinese Icebreaker Mission to Arctic ‘Clear Signal’ of Beijing’s Polar Ambitions, Says Expert
Sending three icebreakers into Arctic waters for the first time is “a clear signal” that Beijing is serious about pursuing…
Russia Wants to Keep Status as Arctic Superpower, Says Expert
Russia’s ambition to remain the Arctic superpower is propelling its all-out effort to guard its economic interests there with broad…
Pacific Deputy: Coast Guard a Continuing ‘Force Multiplier’ with Navy in Global Missions
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Coast Guard’s ability to fold into the U.S. joint armed forces to protect America’s interests…
Senators Renew Call to Ratify Law of the Sea Treaty to Help Chart Future of the Arctic
Two key senators have renewed a more than 30-year-old United States call to ratify the Law of the Sea Treaty…
Zukunft: Changing Arctic Could Lead to Armed U.S. Icebreakers in Future Fleet
The U.S. Coast Guard has begun work to design and buy three heavy and three medium polar icebreakers, but the…