Algerian National Navy
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The Algerian National Navy is the naval branch of the Military of Algeria. The navy operates from 3 bases at Algiers, Annaba and Mers-el-Kébir on the Mediterranean coast. It consists of 6,600 personnel with most of its equipment provided by Russia. In June 2006, the navy ordered two new Type 636 (Kilo) diesel-electric submarines due to be delivered late in 2007.
[edit] Fleet
- 2 El Hadj Slimane class (Type 877EM Kilo) diesel-electric submarines
- 3 Murat Reis class (Koni Type) frigates
- 3 Ras Hamidou class (Nanuchka II type) corvettes
- 2 Djebel Chenoua class corvettes
- 10 Osa-I/II type missile fast attack craft
- 15 Kebir class fast attack craft
- 6 El Yadek class inshore patrol boats
- 6 Shanghai class gunboat (used for training)
- 2 Kalaat class logistic landing ships
- 1 Polnochny B class medium landing ship
- 1 T43 class mine layer
