U.S. lawmakers authorize six new icebreakers in defense bill
The 2021 National Defense Authorization Act authorizes up to six new icebreakers, but just three of those have received some funding so far.
December 14, 2020
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The sprawling U.S. defense bill passed by Congress on Friday includes the authorization — though not funding — for six new icebreakers.
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