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flag The US Coast Guard acquires and homeports icebreaker Aiviq in Juneau, Alaska, for Arctic presence expansion.

flag The US Coast Guard has chosen to homeport its newly procured icebreaker, Aiviq, in Juneau, Alaska. flag The Aiviq, originally built for Arctic oil exploration support, was modified to meet icebreaking standards. flag Acquired for $125 million, it will reach initial operational capability in two years. flag The move underscores the Coast Guard's commitment to increasing its national presence in the Arctic region and plans to expand its icebreaking fleet with new Polar Security Cutters.

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