Seaforth World Naval Review: 2024

The Seaforth World Naval Review is an annual publication that provides 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 2024 volume focuses on three fleets: the Brazilian Navy, the Hellenic Navy, and the Royal Navy. It also includes in-depth articles on the French Auguste Benebig class of overseas patrol vessels, the Indian P15A & P15B Kolkata/Visakhapatnam class destroyers, and the Spanish S-80 Class Isaac Peral class submarines. The third regular section of the volume is devoted to reviews of important technological developments around the world. The Seaforth World Naval Review is essential reading for professional and enthusiast alike, taking the reader to the heart of contemporary maritime affairs.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 30 October 2023
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

For over a decade, this annual publication has served as a comprehensive overview of the world's naval forces and their ships in the preceding twelve months. It seamlessly blends regional surveys with in-depth articles on significant new warships, delving into broader issues of importance to navies, such as aviation and weaponry. The contributors hail from diverse corners of the globe, offering a balanced portrayal of naval developments while also providing insightful interpretations of their significance and contextualizing them. In addition to its customary regional reviews, the 2024 edition specifically highlights three fleets: the Brazilian Navy, the Hellenic Navy, and the Royal Navy. Extensive articles delve into the French Auguste Benebig class of offshore patrol vessels, the Indian P15A & P15B Kolkata/Visakhapatnam class destroyers, and the Spanish S-80 Class Isaac Peral class submarines. The third regular section of the volume is dedicated to comprehensive reviews of significant technological advancements across the globe. David Hobbs examines various aspects of naval aviation, with a particular focus on US unmanned systems. Norman Friedman outlines developments in naval propulsion systems, while Richard Scott analyses the Kongsberg/Raytheon naval strike missile. As a longstanding and authoritative annual naval overview, The Seaforth World Naval Review has firmly established itself as a indispensable resource for both professional and enthusiast audiences. It transports readers to the very heart of contemporary maritime affairs, offering invaluable insights and knowledge. Highly recommended for anyone seeking to stay abreast of the latest developments in the world of naval warfare.

Dimension: 240 x 254 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399023115