ICE Pact has potential to reshape Arctic defense
The 399-foot U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker Star opens a channel to Greenland. U.S. COAST GUARD
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The recent agreement involving Canada, Finland…
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RBDF graduates 13 more drone operators, boosting maritime awareness
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Finland negotiating with NATO for more troop access
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Turks and Caicos Islands and Bahamas collaborate to deter illegal…
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RBDF marks nearly 20 years of collaboration with Rhode Island National…
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Mexican naval task force takes part in UNITAS 2024
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