"Essential for any library desirous of maintaining comprehensive naval and national security policy collections."" —American Reference Book Annual

"There is absolutely nothing that compares with the Naval Institute's Combat Fleets of the World. Superbly comprehensive and authoritative, this volume provides accurate, up-to-date information. The researcher and military enthusiast will find the book absolutely essential and the price a bargain."" —The Hook

"...Combat Fleets of the World has just been published, representing the latest edition of a peerless, definitive assessment of world navies today."—Warships International Fleet Review

Internationally acknowledged as the best one-volume reference to the world's naval and paranaval forces, this popular Naval Institute guide is both comprehensive and affordable. Updated biennially since 1976, it has come to be relied on for all-inclusive, accurate, and up-to-date data on the ships, navies, coast guards, and naval aviation arms of more than 180 countries and territories. Large fleets and small maritime forces get equally thorough treatment as evidenced in this new edition, which highlights major and even minor developments that could have an impact on the world scene. A thorough indexing of material and a logical ship-typing system make the book easy to use and allow for quick comparisons between fleets.

The guide continues to present timely, authoritative information supported by more than four thousand illustrations from correspondents throughout the world. From giant aircraft carriers and ballistic missile submarines to tugboats and launches, the characteristics and capabilities of ships large and small are reliably recorded. Complete descriptions of naval aircraft, weapons, weapon systems, and sensors are also provided along with useful commentary on organization, personnel strengths, and bases.

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