US, Canada, Finland Join Forces to Build Icebreaker Fleet

The ICE Pact aims to enhance shipbuilding capabilities and counter Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic.

The trilateral agreement will focus on information sharing, workforce development, and shipbuilding collaboration.
New icebreakers will be built in American, Canadian, and Finnish shipyards to meet domestic and allied needs.
The initiative responds to increased activity by Russia and China in the Arctic region.
The ICE Pact will support US Coast Guard missions, including defense readiness and environmental protection.
A joint memorandum of understanding will outline implementation details by the end of the year.