Drug smugglers and pirates beware: top five littoral patrol craft

The Holland Class Patrol Vessels have been designed to support international task forces aiding in anti-piracy missions and counter-drug missions. Image courtesy of Joost J. Bakker.

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  Armidale Class patrol vessels have been acquired by the Royal Australian Navy.
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  Holland Class patrol vessels have been designed to support international task...
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  Proposed floor plans of the US Navy's Sentinel Class Cutter.
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  Sentinel Class boats are being constructed as part of the USCG's Deepwater...
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  The French L'Adroit offshore patrol vessel was launched in May 2011.
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  The M80 combines carbon-fibre materials and a unique hull design.

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