green-water navy

A 'green-water navy' bridges the capabilities between coastal (brown-water) and open-ocean (blue-water) naval forces.

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Definition

(technical)A naval force capable of operations in coastal and regional waters, but not designed for extended missions far from its home country.

The country's green-water navy focuses on securing its coastal regions and nearby seas.
A green-water navy can provide regional maritime security without the global reach of a blue-water navy.

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