Peter Rybski

Director, Polar Intelligence at Davie Group.
Retired U.S. Naval Officer.
Writes about icebreakers and Nordic life at

[Colin Grabow @cpgrabow]

Great piece that provides a lot of insight into Finland's ability to build icebreakers efficiently (and why it will be difficult to replicate in the US).

[cdrsalamander @cdrsalamander]

Seeing our friend @PeterRybski

[U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe & Africa @USMCFEA]

History made on the highway
For the first time, U.S. Marine Corps F-35Bs have transformed a public highway in Finland into a fully operational airstrip. This is Agile Combat Employment—a critical capability that proves our Alliance can project lethal combat power from anywhere.

[Peter Rybski @PeterRybski]

@OldSaltCityAce Gulf Copper will continue the restoration of the Battleship Texas. There’s links to some good information about her, along with photos and videos, in the article.

[Peter Rybski @PeterRybski]

https://t.co/oOWICguxb4
On June 1, Davie Defense broke ground on its planned infrastructure improvements (up to $1 billion) at Gulf Copper in Galveston and Port Artur, TX.

This is more than just the start of infrastructure improvements, as the local economy is already stepping up and providing funds for worker training and additional facilities to support Gulf Copper and further maritime investment.

The first phase of the infrastructure work at Gulf Copper is scheduled to wrap up in early 2028, when production work will begin on the Arctic Security Cutters that will be “Born on the Island.”

Meanwhile, production on the two Finnish built ASCs will begin at Gulf Copper’s sister shipyards very soon.

Momentum is building!

All the Best,
PGR

[U.S. Embassy Riga @USEmbassyRiga]

Atzīmējot #BALTOPS mācības un gaidāmo ASV neatkarības 250. gadadienu, ASV Jūras spēku Eiropā un Āfrikā orķestra Topside Brass Band uzstājās dzīvajā koncertā 🇱🇻 Rīgā!

Apskatiet dažus spilgtākos mirkļus no viņu enerģiskā priekšnesuma. 🎶🇺🇸🇱🇻

#USLatvia #StrongerTogether #Freedom250 @USNavyEurope

[Cardinal Dolan @CardinalDolan]

These icons really help me a lot to pray, because my mind will wander and they draw me back to Jesus, which is the whole purpose of prayer – actually, the whole purpose of life! @thegnewsroom

[NOBUNAGA🇯🇵🏯_夏樹蒼依 @japan_nobunaga]

Blue bags up.

Japan 2, Netherlands 2 — an absolute thriller in Arlington. And then the real show started.

The Japanese end pulls out thousands of bright blue bags. First they wave them like flags, bouncing and chanting until the whole section is one giant wall of blue. Then — same bags, new mission. They fan out across the stands and scoop up every bottle, wrapper and cup till the seats look brand new.

And who's right in the middle of it, grinning with a bag in his hand? Jameis Winston. Giants QB. Heisman winner. Out there cleaning up with the Samurai Blue like it's the best gig of his summer.

No chore. No lecture. Just a party that cleans up after itself.

Best fans on the planet. 🇯🇵💙

[USA NEWS 🇺🇸 @usanewshq]

Down syndrome child meets the Pope — his reaction is priceless ❤️

[Peter Rybski @PeterRybski]

An update on the Polar Max, a PC 2 'Heavy' Icebreaker being built by Davie in Finland and Canada for the Canadian Coast Guard.

TLDR: It's on budget and on schedule for a 2030 delivery, five years from contract award. Click through to the article to see pictures and videos of the current progress.
https://t.co/N0gJ02MYbZ

[Action Network @ActionNetworkHQ]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIG SEXY @BColon40

[Peter Rybski @PeterRybski]

This year’s icebreaking season was challenging for the U.S. Coast Guard because of the weather and the resources available. Even with those challenges, they kept goods flowing in the Great Lakes, the Northeast, and even the Chesapeake Bay (which saw unusual ice this past winter).

U.S. Coast Guard Icebreaking Season Ends https://t.co/eDm5xYHyMj

[SNY Mets @SNY_Mets]

THE BIGGEST WIN OF THE YEAR FOR THE METS!

[Peter Rybski @PeterRybski]

Big news- Davie Defense and the U.S. Coast Guard have finalized their contract to build five much needed icebreakers!

Construction of the ASCs will start this summer in Finland, with delivery of the first PC3 Arctic Security Cutter for the U.S. Coast Guard in 2028.

Two will be built in Finland and three in the United States at Gulf Copper's shipbuilding facilities in Texas.

Davie Defense is investing up to $1B in the U.S. Maritime Industrial Base to support construction of three of these ASCs at Gulf Copper. Groundbreaking scheduled for 01 June.

I expect lots of news concerning icebreaker construction this summer. Be sure to click through and subscribe to my Substack newsletter so that you don't miss any important updates.
All the Best,

PGR
Davie Defense Finalizes Arctic Security Cutter Contract with U.S. Coast Guard https://t.co/bVaPU8JeAR

[Randy Weber @TXRandy14]

Welcome to the Golden Age of American Arctic Readiness 🇺🇸

Today, @USCG finalized the contract for five new Arctic Security Cutters as @POTUS rebuilds America’s icebreaker fleet.

And THREE of them will be built in Galveston and Port Arthur, Texas 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/DbZbUctnOg

[Peter Rybski @PeterRybski]

@CamberNorth @Maximus78548 @Harmiton2 @SmedjanTimbro @patrikoksanen The mast and combat systems package for the Pohjanmaa Corvettes?

[Smedjan @SmedjanTimbro]

Sverige har beställt en ny isbrytare från Sydkorea. Men bakom stolta pressmeddelanden om hur bra allt är finns en annan historia. @patrikoksanen berättar om hur rigida tolkningar av lagen om offentlig upphandling kolliderar med en geopolitisk verklighet.
https://t.co/z6MT36LQLH