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10-34 Features


Feature 1 Classification 10-13 Globalisation underpins role of class


Feature 2 Nordic navies 14-17 Nordic navies expand their horizons


Feature 3 Energy generation & storage


18-20 Battery and capacitor R&D advances energy storage


Feature 4 Aircraft carriers


21-22 Babcock starts assembly of QE class aircraft carriers


Feature 5 Frigates, corvettes, destroyers


23-24 Myanmar’s corvettes and frigate programmes progress


Feature 6 Small naval/paramilitary craft


25-28 Gladding-Hearn delivers screening escort vessels


29-30 Fast craft feature prominently in India’s coastal security plan


Feature 7 Propulsion 31-32 Unique waterjets for unique fast landing craft


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Feature 8 Submarine propulsion 33-34 Planning milestone achieved for Vengeance


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