Navy

Military force predominantly fighting on water, using ships, boats, submarines and aircraft.

May include ground forces (marines) to fight on land.

This is often one of the three main divisions in modern armed forces, the other two being army and air force. Some countries do not differentiate branches of their armed forces, as [Israeli Defense Force]?, [Canadian Armed Forces]?.

See also Naval warfare tactics

For comprehensive information on the World Shipping and Naval fleets, Jane's at http://www.janes.com is the definitive work.

Navies of the world

• Royal Australian Navy
• Royal Navy
• United States Navy
• People's Liberation Army Navy

Types of Naval Vessel

• Trireme
• Frigate
• Destroyer
• Cruiser
• Battlecruiser
• Battleship
• Aircraft Carrier
• Escort aircraft carrier
• Amphibious assault ship
• PT Boat
• Submarine (also U-boat)