Published by the U.S. Naval Institute, Combat Fleets of the World has been called “the nation’s premier naval reference book.” This App is based on the 16th edition, (with selected updates) published regularly since 1976, and is the go-to source for all-inclusive, accurate data on the ships, navies, coast guards, and naval aviation arms of more than 170 countries and territories. Comprehensive indexes make the book and App easy to use and allow for quick comparisons between ships and fleets. Now for the first time, you can access information on the U.S., China, and Russia in an App version!
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