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Are small navies an endangered species?

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The rising cost of maintaining a modern well-equipped navy is a problem especially for countries such as New Zealand where human resources will not permit the creation of a sizable navy. At a time of decreasing defense budgets, the situation seems grave for the world's small navies who might be forced to reduce their capabilities and revert to Coast Guard-type forces. However, it is heartening to note that naval powers, such as the US, recognize the importance of small navies in the field of coalition operations.

New Zealand

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The future of NATO's maritime forces

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The primary purpose for NATO's maritime forces has remained despite momentous changes in Europe's security and political environments. The maritime forces' strengths include their mobility, flexibility, endurance and independence from host nation support. They are well-suited for peacetime military posturing and crisis response. As a result of changes in the strategic landscape, the maritime forces are expected to focus on littoral warfare and sea maneuvers.

North America

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Wide open space: navies exploit satellite revolution

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The ongoing satellite revolution has the potential to increase the capabilities of the world's navies. The potential use of such satellites has evolved from merely providing secure means of communications to such applications as targeting. In the era of extensive use of long-range attack missiles, having satellite communication capabilities can help in the more accurate delivery of such ordnance to intended targets.

World

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