Stopped clock is right twice a day (once if it's digital): the reasons for this obsession are all wrong, the procurement process is wretched, but we've had zero arctic marine capabilities forever-we once had to rent a Russian icebreaker to deliver antarctic supplies. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/01/c...

Trump’s Fixation on Arctic Ships Led to Billions in No-Bid Contracts (Gift Article)The president decided to buy 11 polar icebreakers after a game of golf with Finland’s president. Experts say it’s far from clear the United States needs so many.www.nytimes.com