"Excellent and absorbing . . . packed with up to-date, in-depth analysis of ten of the world's major sea-powers . . . the book is a page turner." âRichard Gough, military author and historian
World Naval Review provides an affordable but yet authoritative summary of global naval developments each year. Regional surveys of fleet evolution and procurement by editor Conrad Waters are supplemented by in-depth articles from a range of subject experts focusing on significant new warships, technological advances and specific navies.
Features in this edition include extended reviews of the new aircraft carriers USS Gerald R. Ford and HMS Queen Elizabeth, the largest ships ever to serve in their respective fleets. Technological subjects include assessments of naval communications by Norman Friedman and autonomous systems by Richard Scott, whilst David Hobbs' usual review of naval aviation is expanded to include a broader analysis of key trends over the last decade. Meanwhile, reviews of specific fleets focus on the navies of Canada, Peru and Singapore, all medium-sized naval powers at criticalâif very differentâphases of their development.
Firmly established as providing the only annual naval overview of its type, World Naval Review is essential reading for anyoneâwhether enthusiast or professionalâinterested in contemporary maritime affairs.