{"product_id":"seaforth-world-naval-review-2024-9781682474846","title":"Seaforth World Naval Review 2024","description":"For more than a decade this annual volume has provided an authoritative summary of all the developments in the world's navies and their ships in the previous twelve months. It combines regional surveys with major articles on important new warships and looks at wider issues of significance to navies such as aviation and weaponry. The contributors come from around the globe and as well as providing a balanced picture of naval developments, they interpret their significance and explain their context. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As well as its regular regional reviews, the 2024 volume focuses on three fleets: the Brazilian Navy, the Hellenic Navy and the Royal Navy. There are in-depth articles on the French \u003ci\u003eAuguste Benebig\u003c\/i\u003e class of overseas patrol vessels, the Indian P15A \u0026amp; P15B \u003ci\u003eKolkata\/Visakhapatnam\u003c\/i\u003e class destroyers, and the Spanish S-80 Class\u003ci\u003e Isaac Peral \u003c\/i\u003eclass submarines. The third regular section of the volume is devoted to reviews of important technological developments around the world. David Hobbs looks at aspects of naval aviation and focusses on U.S. unmanned systems. Norman Friedman outlines developments in naval propulsion systems, while Richard Scott analyzes the Kongsberg\/Raytheon naval strike missile. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Now firmly established as the only annual naval overview of its type in the world, \u003ci\u003eThe Seaforth World Naval Review\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for professional and enthusiast alike. It takes the reader to the heart of contemporary maritime affairs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConrad Waters, a lawyer by training and a banker by profession, has had a lifelong interest in modern navies, about which he has written extensively. He edited the recent \u003ci\u003eNavies in the 21st Century\u003c\/i\u003e, while his \u003ci\u003eBritish Town Class Cruisers\u003c\/i\u003e, also published by the press, has received many plaudits. He has been the editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Seaforth World Naval Review\u003c\/i\u003e since its foundation in 2009\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"US Naval Institute Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50619932606738,"sku":"9781682474846","price":50.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4a6d9ddd-cd52-4f86-b916-5d867d67466e.jpg?v=1732557599","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/seaforth-world-naval-review-2024-9781682474846","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}