Syrian Navy
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The Syrian Navy, officially the Syrian Arab Navy, is the navy branch of the Syrian Armed Forces. The main role of the Syrian Navy is to defend the country's coasts and ensure the security of the territorial waters of Syria. Wikipedia
Chief of Naval Staff: Vice Admiral Yasser al-Haffi
Engagements: Yom Kippur War > First Battle of Latakia; Second Battle of Latakia;
Equipment: 22 missile boats; 14 patrol crafts; 7 minesweepers; 3 landing crafts; 1 training ship
Helicopter: Mil Mi-14, Kamov Ka-25, Kamov Ka-28
Minister of Defense: Lt. Gen. Ali Mahmoud Abbas
President of Syria: Marshal Bashar al-Assad
Size: 4,000 active; 2,500 reserve