Arctic exploration is not for the faint of heart. Vessels and crews navigating the polar regions are subject to punishing conditions, including below freezing temperatures, brutal winds, massive ice floes, and hidden ice beneath the surface of the sea. Yet … Read more
Naval icebreakers offer nations an advantage in brutal arctic regions The arctic remains a challenging frontier for military fleets from countries around the world. However, governments still perceive the frigid, brutal territory as invaluable to military strategy, resource management, and … Read more
Research vessels exploring arctic regions collect valuable subsea data for military and civilian projects Since the Greek sailor Pytheas first brought back tales of Thule, a northern land of fog and ice, in the 4th C. BCE, hundreds of research … Read more