EventDuring Operation Frontier Sentinel, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro tracked China‑flagged research ships Xue Long and Xue Long 2 as they entered the Bering Sea and headed toward the Arctic Ocean on July 17, 2026, demonstrating readiness to respond to any foreign activity in the region.
Under Operation Frontier Sentinel, Coast Guard Cutter Munro observed and was ready to respond to Chinese research vessels operating in the Arctic, underscoring U.S. vigilance amid growing foreign activity.
United States Coast Guard has resumed surveillance of Chinese research vessels entering the Arctic, noting that vessel Xue Long 2 was observed heading toward the region.
The U.S. Coast Guard has resumed monitoring Chinese research ships Xue Long and Xue Long 2 during their northbound passage through the Bering Sea into the Arctic, marking the first observation of such vessels in 2026 and prompting a new build program for Arctic patrol icebreakers.
