The US, Canada, and Finland announce the "ICE Pact" to strengthen icebreaker fleets and bolster Arctic defense amid increased Russian activity.

The US, Canada, and Finland will collaborate to strengthen their icebreaker fleets, aiming to enhance defenses in the Arctic, where Russia has increased its activity. The "ICE Pact" was announced at the NATO summit and involves information sharing on polar icebreaker production, training in shipyards, and promoting the purchase of icebreakers from US, Finnish, or Canadian shipyards for allies' needs.

July 11, 2024
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