The Arctic is a vast region, difficult to access, difficult to work in, but packed with resources. Russia knows this. Until recently, the United States apparently knew it but decided to do nothing about it, even though the slight warming in the region is making it more accessible, if you have the right equipment – icebreaker ships.
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Now we see that the One Big Beautiful (OBBB) Act is helping in that regard: The United States Coast Guard will be receiving some new icebreakers to keep any new Arctic shipping lanes open.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed by President Donald Trump on July 4, includes a historic investment in US Arctic security, totaling nearly $9 billion for icebreakers that may put America back in charge of the frozen frontier.
The legislation delivers $4.3 billion for heavy Polar security cutters, $3.5 billion for medium Arctic security cutters, and an