NORWEGIAN NAVY: KNM SKJOLD

摘要

Norway's proximity to Russia means that its armed forces are focussed on warfighting missions. This is typified by the six new Skjold class fast attack craft, which are now entering operational service after a protracted period of design and development that commenced in the 1990s. Designed principally for littoral operations against hostile surface ships in Norway's fjords, they are equipped with powerful Kongsberg surface-to-surface missiles and a 76mm gun.