The new icebreaker will have both crewed and uncrewed deep-sea mini-submarines aimed for seafloor operations both in Arctic and Antarctic waters.
Implications of a melting Arctic — Defense Priorities
ABB to supply ice-classed Azipod® propulsion for new polar research vessel
China's 39th Antarctic expedition begins
China's polar icebreaker conducts sea trials, to boost country's research capability in polar studies - Global Times
China starts construction of its third polar-going vessel
China to Build Icebreaker with Submersible to Reach Arctic Seabed
What is the design rationale behind Russia's nuclear-powered icebreaker? I am just a bit dumbfounded that the only nuclear-powered surface ship from Russia is an icebreaker, not other type of ships.
icebreaker Archives - ArcticToday
Research Ship Attaches To Arctic Ice To Study Changing Climate : NPR