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Seaforth World Naval Review 2026

Author:	Conrad Waters
Published:	2026
Format:	Hardback, 192 pages
Size:	240 × 256 × 21 mm

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Global Naval Developments 2026

An authoritative annual survey of world navies, highlighting new ships, technologies, and strategic trends with expert analysis from leading contributors.

Seaforth World Naval Review 2026 provides an authoritative and comprehensive overview of developments in the world’s navies over the past year. This highly regarded annual combines regional surveys with detailed studies of new warships and major technological advances, offering balanced insight into global naval affairs.

The 2026 edition focuses on two key fleets: the Russian Navy and the Royal Navy. It also includes in-depth features on the Indian aircraft carrier Vikrant, Japan’s Mogami-class frigates, and the Turkish Ada and Istanbul-class ships and their derivatives. Broader analyses explore advances in naval aviation—including the growing role of F-35B operators—and shipboard anti-submarine warfare, as well as an extensive study of the U.S. Navy’s RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile.

Combining expert commentary with over 200 photographs, this annual remains the only publication of its kind in the world—an essential reference for professionals, scholars, and enthusiasts alike.

Praise for Seaforth World Naval Review

“… this is a marvellous asset for those wishing to keep up to date with naval matters. Very highly recommended.” – Warship World

About the Editor

Conrad Waters, a barrister by training and banker by profession, has a lifelong interest in modern navies. He has edited the Seaforth World Naval Review since its inception in 2009 and is also the author of several acclaimed studies, including Navies in the 21st Century, British Town Class Cruisers, and British Fiji Class Cruisers.