Seaforth World Naval Review 2026

As well as its regular regional reviews, the 2026 volume focuses on two important fleets: the Russian Navy, and the Royal Navy. There are in—depth articles on three significant ships: the Indian aircraft carrier Vikrant, the Japanese Mogami class frigates and the Turkish Ada and Istanbul classes and their derivatives. The third regular section is devoted to reviews of important technological developments around the world. The naval aviation chapter focuses on the expansion of F35B operators and operations, while Norman Friedman discusses shipboard anti—submarine warfare. There is an extensive piece on the design and evolution of the U.S. Navy RIM—116 Rolling Airframe Missile. Now firmly established as the only annual naval overview of its type in the world, the Seaforth Naval Review is essential reading for professionals and enthusiasts alike. It takes the reader to the heart of contemporary naval affairs.