English Dictionary

green-water navy

名詞

(military, nautical) A naval force capable of military operations in coastal waters and in the open seas near its home country, but not capable of independent operations far from its home country.

日本語の意味

海軍：自国沿岸および近海での軍事作戦が可能だが、独立した遠洋作戦は実施できない、限定的な戦力を有する海軍力

The country's investment in frigates and maritime patrol aircraft transformed its ability to defend nearby sea lanes, effectively creating a credible green-water navy.

その国がフリゲートや海上哨戒機に投資したことで、近海の航路を防衛する能力が向上し、実質的に信頼できる沿岸海域中心の海軍が築かれた。

意味（1）

(military, nautical) A naval force capable of military operations in coastal waters and in the open seas near its home country, but not capable of independent operations far from its home country.

意味（2）

(military, nautical) The portion of a naval force that is optimized for operations in coastal waters.

green-water navies （ plural ）