Publisher's Synopsis
JaneÆs Fighting Ships is your essential reference to the changing capabilities of modern navies and coast guards, their ships, aircraft and weapons systems in service and under construction. Colour photographs, line drawings and silhouettes (for online customers) assist recognition. There are authoritative inventories for 165 navies around the world to support your threat assessment. In addition, there is an annual executive overview of naval highlights worldwide, flags and ensigns, ranks and insignia, senior appointments and personnel numbers.