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flag The U.S. Coast Guard ordered six new icebreakers, two from Finland and four from Louisiana, to boost Arctic presence and capability.

flag The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded contracts for six new medium polar icebreakers, with two built in Finland by Rauma Marine Constructions for delivery by 2028 and four by Bollinger Shipyards in Louisiana starting in 2029. flag The program, part of a broader Arctic strategy, aims to strengthen U.S. presence and security in the region amid growing international activity. flag It leverages Finland’s icebreaker expertise to reduce risk and accelerate timelines, while gradually transferring capabilities to U.S. shipyards. flag The effort supports the Coast Guard’s Force Design 2028 initiative and addresses a longstanding gap in icebreaking capacity compared to Russia and China.

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