Latest US defense bill considers a Northern Sea Route transit, more icebreakers

A sprawling defense authorization bill brings a sharper focus on the Arctic.

By Melody Schreiber December 22, 2022
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A new $858 billion U.S. defense bill contains several Arctic provisions for 2023, including the acquisition of a third heavy icebreaker, and planning for a potential transit of the Northern Sea Route.

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