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Davie, the Canadian-based multinational shipbuilder, today announced its intention to make a significant, long-term commitment to the U.S. shipbuilding industry.

While final selection of the site and partner is pending, Davie’s decision coincides with a series of actions announced today by the U.S. government to strengthen the efficiency, resiliency and competitiveness of U.S. shipbuilding. Producing high-quality American ships for domestic and international markets is also expected to revitalize the nation’s maritime power, spur economic growth and create many skilled jobs for American workers.

Davie’s plans also align with the ICE Pact, a trilateral collaboration between the United States, Canada, and Finland announced on July 11. The ICE Pact will boost the production of high-demand polar icebreakers in participating countries, promoting economic, climate, and national security while supporting shared vital interests in contested polar regions. Importantly, the U.S. Department of Defense launched its Arctic Strategy 2024 on July 22, outlining the steps it will take in collaboration with allies and partners to preserve the Arctic as a secure and stable region.

In operation since 1825, Davie has built over 720 specialized vessels, including many icebreakers. Today, Davie holds the world’s largest order book of heavy icebreakers for Canada, a founding partner of the ICE Pact. Davie is also the proud owner of Helsinki Shipyard in Finland, another ICE Pact founder, renowned for its exceptional polar shipbuilding supply chain. Founded in 1865, Helsinki Shipyard has built over 50% of the world’s existing icebreaker fleet.

Davie has a long history of supporting skilled U.S. shipbuilders on strategic projects such as the U.S. Navy's Nimitz-class aircraft carriers and Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.

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Video streaming technology developer Haivision Systems Inc. has received a $61.2-million contract to deliver combat video processing suites for the US Navy.

The deal stipulates the production of the Quebec-based company’s video distribution and combat visualization systems to enable “mission-critical display” for the service’s Surface Combatant Fleet.

The package incorporates transcoding, storage, and distribution assets, enabling coordination between the navy’s Combat Information Centers and multiple warships.

Alongside the naval combat systems, Haivision’s capabilities will support the US Coast Guard’s next-generation cutters.

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