The American National Interest magazine named five countries with the most powerful navies in the world. Russia was among the best. Besides, in the top 5 were the USA, China, Great Britain and Japan.
Leading place among countries with the best fleets, according to the author of the National Interest, occupied by the USA. The publication says, that the United States has more ships, than any other fleet. National Interest recalled, that the US Navy boasts ten aircraft carriers, nine landing ships, and 22 cruisers and 62 destroyers. Besides, the fleet is equipped 17 frigates and 72 submarines.
China ranks second among countries with the best fleets of the National Interest. The development of the fleet was facilitated by the growth of the country's economy.
Russia takes third place. The author of the publication in the National Interest recalled, that new ships are gradually being commissioned in the Russian Federation. Besides, the existing. The Russian Navy boasts 79 large ships, including one aircraft carrier. The fleet also includes five cruisers, 13 destroyers and 52 submarines.
The Royal Navy of Great Britain ranks fourth. And in fifth place is the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
