Royal Norwegian Navy

The Royal Norwegian Navy (often abbreviated as RNoN) is the branch of the Norwegian Defence Force responsible for naval operations. As of 2005, the Navy consists of approximately 5,000 personnel and 25 vessels, including 2 frigates, 6 submarines, 14 patrol boats, 1 minelayer, 6 minesweepers, 1 mine detection vessel, 1 support vessel and 2 training vessels. The Navy also includes the Coast Guard.

Organization

The Navy is organized into the Fleet, the Coast Guard, and the Naval Schools. The Fleet consists of the Surface Flotilla (Overflateflotiljen), Submarine Flotilla (Undervannsflotiljen), Coastal Warfare Flotilla (Kyststridsflotiljen) and Mine Warfare Flotilla (Minekrigsflotiljen.)

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