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December 2025 United States Icebreaking News Roundup
A look back at the relevant news and events from the previous quarter.
 • Peter Rybski
Icebreaker of the Week: Zhong Shan Da Xue Ji Di (Sun Yat-sen University Polar)
China's oldest polar research vessel has an interesting past.
 • Peter Rybski
Davie Defense Completes Acquisition of Gulf Copper's Texas Shipbuilding Facilities, Supports U.S. Navy Destroyer Construction
Davie's acquisition, announced earlier this year, closes after all of the required admin is complete. Davie Defense announces deal to build Arleigh…
 • Peter Rybski
Icebreaker of the Week: Russia's Project 23550 "Combat Icebreakers"
A look at the reality (and not the hype) concerning Russia's newest class of Arctic patrol vessels.
 • Peter Rybski
The Icebreaker Polar Sea Is Not Coming Back
A U.S. Coast Guard report explains why repairing its laid-up heavy icebreaker is not a reasonable option.
 • Peter Rybski
If Sweden-Korea Icebreaker Deal Stands, EU Funds Will Support It
Some cry foul as the Swedish Maritime Administration plans to use EU funding to acquire an icebreaker from Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), a competitor…
 • Peter Rybski
Family War History Part 3: Killed in Action
After little more than a month with K/115, Pinto is killed by German artillery fire during Operation Queen.
 • Peter Rybski
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I mostly write about icebreakers, with occasional posts on security from a Nordic perspective and life in Finland. Photo credit: Karl Vilhjálmsson
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