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flag U.S. and Finland finalized a $6.1B deal for 11 icebreakers, boosting Arctic defense and jobs.

flag U.S. and Finnish leaders finalized a $6.1 billion deal on October 9, 2025, for the U.S. Coast Guard to purchase 11 icebreakers, with four built in Finland and seven in the U.S., marking a major shift in Arctic defense strategy and overcoming past Jones Act restrictions. flag The agreement, signed during a White House meeting, aims to boost U.S. presence in the Arctic amid rising competition with China and Russia, leveraging Finland’s expertise in icebreaker construction. flag The first vessel is expected by 2028, with the project projected to create thousands of skilled jobs and billions in investment.

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