Drug smugglers and pirates beware: top five littoral patrol craft

The French L’Adroit offshore patrol vessel, belonging to the Gowind Class of offshore patrol vessels, was launched in May 2011. L'Adroit is designed and built by DCNS for the French Navy. Image courtesy of DCNS.

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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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