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China encroaches dangerously close to US land as a single ship breakdown exposes major vulnerability
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
The Coast Guard Cutter Healy experienced a mechanical failure that reduced U.S. icebreaking capacity by half. At the time of the breakdown, four Chinese research vessels were operating in waters near Alaska. The Healy is one of two operational U.S. icebreakers.
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