Seaforth World Naval Review 2018/Всемирный военно-морской обзор 2018

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Now firmly established as an authoritative but affordable summary of all that has happened in the naval world in the previous twelve months, this annual combines regional surveys with one-off major articles on noteworthy new ships and other important developments. Features of this edition include an analysis of the Republic of Korea Navy and the response to its aggressive northern neighbor. The Significant Ships section will cover the U.S. Navy's revamped Arleigh Burke-class destroyer design, German F125 class frigates, and New Zealand's Otago-class offshore patrol vessels. The World Naval Review is intended to provide an authoritative reference. For anyone with an interest in contemporary naval affairs, whether an enthusiast or a defense professional, this annual has become required reading.

Contents
Section 1: Overview
1.0 Introduction
Section 2: World Fleet Reviews
2.1 Regional Review - North and South America
2.2 Regional Review - Asia and The Pacific
2.2A Fleet Review - The ROKN: Balancing blue water ambitions with regional threats
Mrityunjoy Mazumdar examines a navy that is expanding its horizons despite a belligerent neighbour
2.3 Regional Review - The Indian Ocean and Africa
2.4 Regional Review - Europe and Russia
2.4A Fleet Review - The Royal Navy: The start of a new era?
Richard Beedall discusses the prospects of a fleet awaiting the delivery of its largest-ever ship
Section 3: Significant Ships
3.1 Arleigh Burke Class Destroyers: A product of the 1980s that remains valuable today
Norman Friedman assesses the origins and development of an outstanding warship design
3.2 Baden-Wurttemberg Class: Germany’s F125 stabilisation frigates
The editor explores merging MEKO technology with current German defence priorities
3.3 Otago Class OPVs: The Royal New Zealand Navy’s day-to-day ‘workhorses’
Guy Toremans explains the importance of the ‘Protector’ type OPVs for regional security
Section 4: Technological Reviews
4.1 World Naval Aviation
David Hobbs undertakes his annual overview of recent developments in maritime air power
4.2 A New Age of Naval Weapons?
Norman Friedman evaluates the prospects for lasers and rail guns
4.3 Royal Navy Guided Weapons: Recent developments
Richard Scott describes the British Royal Navy’s transition to a new generation of missile systems
4.4 Modern Warship Accommodation: Some considerations
Bruno Huriet discusses the impact of social and technical change on warship habitability
Contributors