These new boats are really a joke. AFAIK they will only have the capability to function in first year ice which is really limiting to their reach. They're also going to be crewed by reservists, yet unfortunately navigating the Arctic is no picnic. And now, at the same time, our coast guard - the guys who actually have the experience there - will continue to operate decades old breakers and our maritime patrol aircraft, with a great record of Arctic presence and patrol, are being cut short.
Asinine vote-buying.
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