Deployment of Naval Combat Forces in the Pacific Basin
Peoples Liberation (Army) Navy Destroyer,112 Haribing
Throughout the Pacific Basin, Naval Forces are deployed to protect and further the foreign policy of nations in the Pacific Basin. These forces are deployed using ships that come in a wide range of sizes and capabilites. Many Nations continue to update and expand their navies to meet the perceived threat posed by the ever-growing Chinese navy and the partial withdrawl of U.S. Navy Forces from the region. Some of the sites contain Fast Attack Craft. These are not true "blue-water" ships, but they carry Ship-to-Ship Missles(SSM) like the Exocet which pack a powerful punch.
This site is designed to display a general deployment of major combat ships in the Pacific Basin. Each nation will display the type of ship, the name, the number, and the homeport. Some of the names will be highlighted designating those with pictures.
Japanese Maritime Self Defense Forces
Japanese Maritime Self Defense Forces Destroyer,Kongo DD173
Japan today is a vibrant nation both economically and socially. It has a long tradition of maintaining a navy to protect its shores and interests. Even after suffering a tremendous defeat after World War II, Japan has seen the need to maintain a navy on the par of excellence of the United States Navy, ready and able to deal with any unforseen event. The Navy continues to grow in response to the growing threat of Mainland China and the reduction of U.S. military presence in the region.
Below is a list of all the major surface combatants and submarines of the JMSDF. The home port is also listed in parentheses(if known).
Royal Australian Navy
Australian Navy Frigate,HMAS Anzac F150
The Royal Australian navy is rather small by international standards, but its more than capable of its primary mission to patrol and enforce maritime law around the island nation. The Australian Navy also has "blue-water" capability and often holds joint exercises with the U.S. Navy.
The Australian Navy is currently upgrading its frigate force with the aquisition of the new Anzac Class Frigate. This Frigate was jointly developed between Australia and New Zealand. They are small, powerful, and highly capable ships.
Below is a list of all the major surface combatant ships and submarines of the RAN. The home port is shown in parentheses(if known).
Royal New Zealand Navy
Royal New Zealand Navy (Anzac) Frigate, F77 Te Kaha
The Royal New Zealand Navy has much of the same equipment and mission of the RAN. They often work together and hold joint exercises. The RNZN is currently upgrading its fleet with the Anzac Frigate, jointly developed between Australia and New Zealand.
Below is a list of the major surface combatants of the RNZN. The home port is listed in parentheses(if known).
Royal Canadian Maritime Forces
Canadian Forces Ship,HMCS Algonquin DDH 283, entering its home port of Esquimalt, British Columbia
The Royal Canadian Maritime Forces is a small force structured to protect coastal waters and fisheries. However, RCMF ships have operated in joint exercises with the U.S. Navy And NATO. The Fleet is relatively modern, but rather small for such large nation.
Below is a list of the major surface combatants that are stationed on the Pacific coast of Canada. The home port is listed in parentheses(if known).
United States Navy
U.S.S. Carl Vinson, CVN-70, and its battle fleet preparing for sea. The United States Navy is the most powerful fleet on the seven seas. No other navy comes even close to the range and capabilities of this mighty fleet. The U.S. Navy is deployed throughout the Pacific Basin to support its allies and U.S. foreign policy. Below is a list of the major surface combatants and submarines that are stationed throughout the Pacific Basin. The home port is listed in parentheses(if known). Royal Singapore Navy Singapore Coastal Defense Fleet The tiny City-State of Singapore maintains a moderate size force of missle-patrol boats to protect,patrol,and regulate its territory. These patrol boats carry the small and powerful Exocet Missle. Below is a list of major surface combatants.The home port is shown in parentheses(if known). Royal Malaysian Navy Royal Malaysian Navy Corvette,25 Kasturi The Royal Malaysian Navy(RMN) serves much of the same missions as the Royal Singapore Navy(RSN). These primary missions include coastal defense and maritime law enforcement. Its a small but capable navy that often works in conjunction with the RSN. Below is a list of major combantants. The home port is shown in parentheses(if known). People's Liberation (Army) Navy PLAN Frigate, Jiangwei, firing Surface-to-Air Missle(SAM) The Chinese navy is a mixed force of mainly older small ships and fast attack craft. Its primary mission is coastal defense. However, the Navy is in a large programme to either buy or build a "Blue-Water" navy in the 21st Century. However, at this time the Chinese Navy presents only a moderate threat to its neighbors and absolutly no threat to the United States Navy. Below is list of the major surface combatants and submarines. Russian Navy
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The Russian Navy, since the fall of the Soviet Union, has seen a drastic decline in operational capability and size. Large amounts of money are no longer available for pay, ammuntion, or fuel. The navy has received very few new ships and the ones they have are quickly deteorating for lack of maintenance. The Pacific Fleet of the Russian Navy is now the smallest of all their fleets.
Below is a list of their major surface combatants and submarines of their Pacific Fleet.
South Korean Navy
The South Korean Navy is a moderate size force capable of defending its territorial waters against the North Koreans. The ships themselves are equipped with the latest in American weapon technology. The South Korean Navy often holds joint exercises with both the U.S. Navy and the JMSDF.
Below is a list of the major surface combatants and submarines.
North Korean Navy
The North Korean Navy is one of the most secretive in the world. It's a large force geared towards coastal defense. It primarily uses second-hand Soviet equipment, that is now rather dated. It's not quite up to the quality of its neighbor The South Korean Navy.
Below is a list of the major surface combatants and submarines.