The President has issued a memorandum, dated 9 June, 2020, regarding the Coast Guard’s Polar Security Cutter Program. The Memorandum is relative short and is duplicated below. I have added emphasis to what I see as some of the more … Continue reading
The Drive reports that Russia is looking at building more icebreaker warships. A Russian shipbuilding industry official says that the country’s plans for fleets armed icebreakers, such as the Project 23550 Ice class corvettes, are growing and that they may … Continue reading
Concept image issued by the Russian Ministry of Defence of the Project 23550 ice-class patrol ships for the Russian Navy. Source: Russian MoD Janes360 is reporting that the Russian Ministry of Defense has awarded contracts for two new ice class … Continue reading
The National Interest is reporting that the Russians are planning to use lasers as a way to facilitate icebreaking. …. “Later this year, scientists aboard the Dixon, a Russian diesel-powered icebreaker operating in the White Sea, will begin testing of … Continue reading
The Washington Examiner reports President Trump’s team could decide to arm future Coast Guard icebreakers in order to counteract Russian cruise missiles in the Arctic, the Coast Guard’s top admiral said following a meeting with the administration. No statement from … Continue reading
