Washington D.C. & Helsinki - The presidents of the United States and Finland signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the White House on icebreaker cooperation on October 10, 2025 – a historic step toward rebuilding American and Western Arctic fleets. The Trump Administration confirmed its intent to acquire Arctic Security Cutters (ASCs) for the U.S. Coast Guard.
We stand ready to support this effort and invest up to $1 billion and create thousands of jobs in the United States. Davie Defense and Helsinki Shipyard are ready to support the U.S. Government’s effort to upgrade the American icebreaking fleet.
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