U.S. Coast Guard Deploys New Icebreaker for Arctic Missions
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The U.S. Coast Guard commissioned its first new polar icebreaker in 25 years, the Storis, marking a significant step in expanding Arctic capabilities and asserting sovereignty amid increasing global competition from Russia and China. The ship, formerly the Aiviq, is part of a broader plan to build a fleet of icebreakers to support U.S. interests in the Arctic, with future ships expected to arrive by 2030. The initiative reflects strategic efforts to enhance presence and operational capacity in polar regions.
Topics:nation#arctic-sovereignty#government-and-politics#icebreaker#polar-fleet#storis-ship#us-coast-guard
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