QFR-2027-0137
Arctic operations & ice-capable ships
SAC-D · SSIC 5216 · Suspense 2026-07-14
Part a.
What are the Navy’s requirements for Arctic operations and the demand for ice-capable ships?
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Hearing
SAC-D Hearing — FY2027 Navy Budget Request, 25 Mar 2026
Received
2026-06-29
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N83
OCR
N80
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**Response to QFR from Sen. Hensley — Arctic Operations and Ice-Capable Ships** The Navy is assessing Arctic operational requirements and the demand for ice-capable platforms within a distributed maritime operations construct.¹ These considerations are balanced against current readiness and modernization to size and posture the force appropriately.²
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