Naval Warfare
US plans Latin American patrol vessel
The US Navy has released details of a 75-85ft (23-26m) 'mothership' which officials hope will bolster the maritime security capabilities of partner nations in and around the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico.
The Near Coastal Patrol Vessel (NCPV) will be offered to allies under the Foreign Military Sales programme ...
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