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Naval Forces is a branch of the nation’s Armed Forces
that is responsible for the amphibious warfare. They combat operations
on rivers, oceans and lakes and provide the country with the protection
around its water boundaries. Naval forces are one of the main and
important army forces for a country that help it during the wars and
even support it with various missions. The more the army of a country is
powerful and active the more is the country more defensive and
innocuous. TopTensWorld have come up with the list of ten most powerful
Naval Forces in the world and no wonder both the Chinese Naval Armies
made it to the list.
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10. Republic of China Navy
The first naval army that we will discuss is one of the two Naval Armies
of China on the list. On number ten we have Republic of China Navy. The
main mission of the ROC navy is to protect and defend the territories
and sea boundaries of Taiwan. The operations of the Republic of China
Navy include maritime perambulations in the Taiwan Passage and the
waters that surround, counter-strike and counter- invasion operations
during the time of war. The ROC navy is active since 1924 and today it
has 38,000 personnel with approximately 48 total Warships. |
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9. Italian Navy / Marina Militare
The navy of the Italian Republic stands as the ninth Naval force on our
list. One of the four branches of the Italian Armed forces is known as
marine Militare in Italy and was founded back in 1946. After battling
the World War II the leftovers of the Royal navy joined in to make the
naval army of Italy and as of today it holds 35,200 workers and total of
60 ships altogether. |
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8. Indian Navy
Although the Indian Armed forces had Royal Indian Navy before the
independence of India but it was not until the independence that the
country had their own official Indian Navy in 1947. Apart from securing
the sea borders of the country the Indian Navy plays an important role
in creating good relations with the neighboring countries, by visiting
ports and aiding in other various issues. Indian Navy has modernized
their equipment in the previous years, as for today The Indian Navy has
approximately 58,350 personnel and 155 total warships. |
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7. Republic of Korea Navy
Part of the South Korean Armed Forces, the Republic of Korean Navy
stands as the eighth navy force in the World. Korean Navy has been the
oldest branch of the Armed Forces of Korea that was found back in 1945.
Today it has almost 68,000 active personnel and 170 custom-built ships.
Creating a well performing naval force to fight war, promoting national
interests through the protection of maritime activities are some of the
objectives of the Korean Navy. |
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6. French Navy
One of the oldest and historic Naval Force is on the number six. French
Navy came into being in 1624 and played a significant part in forming
the French colonial empire. The roles of the French Navy have been
increased by signifying the duties of protecting population, maintaining
intelligence, prevent crisis and re-establishing peace. Now it has
38,643 personnel and 98 ships which makes it powerful enough to be on
the list.
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5. Royal Navy
Another old number on the list is a branch of the British Armed Forces,
The Royal Navy make its origins from the 16th Century. Since then it has
been an important and senior part of the British Force. From late 17th
Century till the 20th of Century Royal Navy had been the most powerful
Navy Force in the entire world. Finding victory in World War I the Royal
Navy reduced in size, but that too could not let it down, until the end
of World War II it was yet again the largest and the powerful Navy of
all. Today it has 97 ships and 36,600 personnel.
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4. Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
On number four we have the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force that is a
marine branch of the Japan Self-Defense Forces. Coming from the year
1952 the main task of the Japan Maritime is to control and protect the
nation’s sea lanes and to guard the regional waters. The large number of
personnel of 45,800 and 114 ships altogether makes an incredible Force
of Japan.
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3. People’s Liberation Army Navy
China’s second Navy Army is the top third on the list which takes
People’s liberation Army Navy to another level! The branch has been
started since the 1950 and today the People’s Liberation Army Navy has
its own five branches that are; People’s Liberation Army Submarine
Force, People’s Liberation Army Surface Force, People’s Liberation Army
Navy Coastal Defense Force, People’s Liberation Army Marine Corps and
People’s Liberation Army Naval Air Force. With a large number of
personnel of approximately 290,000 and more than 515 ships, This Navy
Army controls a lot.
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2. Russian Navy
140,000 personnel and modernized 282 ships make it the second on the
list. Although this naval army had its origins from the 6th century but
it had to struggle a lot to make itself an official state army branch
which took place after a long period in 1992. Taking forward the late
experience and modern technology the Russian Navy has marked itself as
one of the top naval forces in the World. |
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1. United States Navy
The naval warfare branch of the United States Armed Forces, The United
States Navy tops the list of the top ten Naval Forces in the World. The
services have 317,054 active personnel and 286 ships in total that make
possible for one of the largest Navies in the world capable of
performing all the duties that are granted to it.
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