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Patrol Weapons and Military Equipment

Browse 19 weapon systems and military equipment entries tagged Patrol, grouped by category with images, specifications, conflict context, and sources.

19 weapon systems

Grachonok-class anti-sabotage patrol boat (Project 21980), Anti-sabotage patrol boat, Naval Systems

Naval SystemsGrachonok-class anti-sabotage patrol boat (Project 21980)Anti-sabotage patrol boatSide: UnspecifiedBuilt: Zelenodolsk Shipyard / Vympel Shipyard / Vostochnaya Verf / RussiaThe Grachonok-class anti-sabotage patrol boat, Russian Project 21980, is a small Russian naval security craft designed by KB Vympel and built at several Russian shipyards to protect basing areas, ports, and critical maritime infrastructure. The class combines sonar and electro-optical surveillance with grenade launchers, a 14.5 mm heavy machine gun, and Igla MANPADS, making it a compact diver-hunting and harbor-defense platform.

Project 1204 Shmel / Shmel-class patrol boat, Armored patrol boat / gunboat, Naval Systems

Naval SystemsProject 1204 Shmel / Shmel-class patrol boatArmored patrol boat / gunboatSide: UnspecifiedBuilt: Soviet shipyards / Soviet UnionThe Project 1204 Shmel class is a Soviet-built armored patrol boat and river gunboat family designed for shallow-water coastal and river patrol. Its compact armored hull carried a PT-76-derived 76 mm bow gun, twin 25 mm cannon turret, and a midships BM-14-17 rocket launcher for close-in fire support.

D'Estienne d'Orves-class aviso, Aviso / light corvette, Naval Systems

Naval SystemsD'Estienne d'Orves-class avisoAviso / light corvetteSide: UnspecifiedBuilt: Arsenal de Lorient / FranceThe D'Estienne d'Orves-class aviso, also called the A69 type, is a French Navy coastal anti-submarine warfare and escort ship class built by Arsenal de Lorient. The class is notable for its diesel-powered 80-meter hull, 100 mm main gun, Exocet anti-ship missiles, torpedo armament, and later French reclassification as offshore patrol vessels.

D'Estienne d'Orves-class / A69 type aviso, Aviso / light corvette class, Naval Systems

Naval SystemsD'Estienne d'Orves-class / A69 type avisoAviso / light corvette classSide: UnspecifiedBuilt: Arsenal de Lorient / FranceThe D'Estienne d'Orves-class, also known as the A69 type aviso, is a French-built light corvette class ordered for coastal anti-submarine defence and later used for escort and overseas presence missions. The class used diesel propulsion, reached 23.5 knots, and originally carried Exocet missiles, a 100 mm gun, torpedoes, and a 375 mm rocket launcher.

Haijing 2202, China Coast Guard patrol cutter, Naval Systems

Naval SystemsHaijing 2202China Coast Guard patrol cutterSide: ChinaBuilt: Hudong Shipyard / Chinese naval shipbuilding industry / ChinaHaijing 2202 is a China Coast Guard cutter publicly linked to former Type 053H2G Jiangwei I frigate conversions. Taiwan identified it as the coast guard vessel that joined the Maritime Safety Administration and rescue ships east of Taiwan on June 9, 2026.

Cutlass Class, Force protection patrol boat, Naval Systems

Naval SystemsCutlass ClassForce protection patrol boatSide: UnspecifiedBuilt: Marine Specialised Technology / United KingdomThe Cutlass class is a Royal Navy force-protection patrol boat class built by Marine Specialised Technology for Gibraltar Squadron duties. The two 19-metre craft combine 40-knot waterjet performance, modern optical and infra-red sensing, and a compact six-crew, six-passenger layout for territorial-water security.

Dockstavarvet IC16M / IC16MII interceptor craft, High-speed patrol / interceptor boat, Naval Systems

Naval SystemsDockstavarvet IC16M / IC16MII interceptor craftHigh-speed patrol / interceptor boatSide: UnspecifiedBuilt: Dockstavarvet AB / SwedenThe Dockstavarvet IC16M is a Swedish all-aluminum high-speed interceptor craft developed from the CB90 concept for patrol, police, and security work. Russian IC16MII boats P-834 and P-835 were commissioned in 2011 and transferred to the Black Sea Fleet in 2014 as anti-sabotage craft.

Raptor-class patrol boat, High-speed patrol boat, Naval Systems

Naval SystemsRaptor-class patrol boatHigh-speed patrol boatSide: UnspecifiedBuilt: Pella Shipyard / RussiaThe Raptor-class patrol boat, Russian Project 03160, is a Pella-built high-speed coastal patrol and anti-sabotage craft for Russian Navy littoral security, special-operations transport, and rescue work. Its armored hull, waterjet propulsion, and 20-person troop compartment made it a common Black Sea Fleet utility boat before losses in the Russia-Ukraine War.

Project 23550 patrol icebreaker, Icebreaking patrol ship family, Naval Systems

Naval SystemsProject 23550 patrol icebreakerIcebreaking patrol ship familySide: UnspecifiedBuilt: Admiralty Shipyards / Vyborg Shipyard / RussiaProject 23550 is a Russian icebreaking patrol ship family designed for Arctic patrol, tug, and icebreaking duties. Built by Admiralty Shipyards and Vyborg Shipyard for the Russian Navy and FSB Border Guard Service, the class can carry a helicopter, boats, and containerized missiles; the Purga derivative was reportedly damaged at Vyborg Shipyard in March 2026 during the Russia-Ukraine War.

Haixun 09, Large maritime patrol vessel, Naval Systems

Naval SystemsHaixun 09Large maritime patrol vesselSide: ChinaBuilt: Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard / China State Shipbuilding Corporation / ChinaHaixun 09 is a large Chinese Maritime Safety Administration patrol vessel assigned to long-range maritime law-enforcement, command, rescue, and traffic-control missions. It was one of the major white-hull ships Beijing named in its June 2026 operation east of Taiwan.

Haixun 06, Large patrol and rescue vessel, Naval Systems

Naval SystemsHaixun 06Large patrol and rescue vesselSide: ChinaBuilt: Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group / China State Shipbuilding Corporation / ChinaHaixun 06 is a Fujian Maritime Safety Administration patrol and rescue ship built for Taiwan Strait and southeastern China operations. In June 2026, Taiwan identified it as the Chinese vessel that challenged three foreign merchant ships by radio east of Taiwan.

Project 22160 patrol ship, Large patrol ship, Naval Systems

Naval SystemsProject 22160 patrol shipLarge patrol shipSide: UnspecifiedBuilt: Zelenodolsk Plant named after A. M. Gorky / RussiaThe Project 22160 patrol ship is a Russian large patrol vessel class built by the Zelenodolsk plant named after A.M. Gorky for territorial-water patrol, exclusive economic zone monitoring, and Black Sea Fleet missions. Named for the lead ship Vasily Bykov, the class combines a helicopter-capable hull with modular mission spaces and long-range endurance.

PCG-NG class, Next-generation coastal patrol vessel class, Naval Systems

Naval SystemsPCG-NG classNext-generation coastal patrol vessel classSide: UnspecifiedBuilt: Socarenam / FranceThe PCG-NG class is a French next-generation coastal patrol vessel class designed by Mauric and built by Socarenam for the Maritime Gendarmerie. The 46-metre vessels combine a stern ramp, RHIB launch capability, and long-endurance patrol performance for maritime policing, border control, search and rescue, and surveillance duties.

Félix Éboué class patrol vessel, Offshore patrol vessel, Naval Systems

Naval SystemsFélix Éboué class patrol vesselOffshore patrol vesselSide: UnspecifiedBuilt: Socarenam / CNN MCO / FranceThe Félix Éboué class patrol vessel, also known as the Patrouilleur Outre-Mer (POM), is France's overseas offshore patrol vessel family for sovereignty, maritime surveillance, and law-enforcement missions in distant EEZs. Built by Socarenam with CNN MCO support and designed by MAURIC, the class combines diesel-electric propulsion, a 5,500 nm range, a 24-knot top speed, UAV integration, and a 20 mm Narwhal remote weapon station for extended patrol work.

River-class offshore patrol vessel, Offshore patrol vessel, Naval Systems

Naval SystemsRiver-class offshore patrol vesselOffshore patrol vesselSide: UnspecifiedBuilt: BAE Systems / United KingdomThe River-class offshore patrol vessel is the Royal Navy's patrol-ship family for territorial-water security, law-enforcement support, and forward presence. Royal Navy and BAE Systems sources show two generations in service: the original Batch 1 ships and the larger Batch 2 vessels such as HMS Forth, Medway, Trent, Tamar, and Spey, which add a 30 mm cannon, Merlin-capable flight deck, and longer-range patrol fit.

Confiance-class patrol vessel, Offshore patrol vessel class, Naval Systems

Naval SystemsConfiance-class patrol vesselOffshore patrol vessel classSide: UnspecifiedBuilt: Socarenam / FranceThe Confiance-class patrol vessel is a French Navy offshore patrol vessel class built by Socarenam from Mauric designs for overseas sovereignty patrols in French Guiana and the Antilles. The 60.8-meter ships entered service in 2017 and combine a remote 20 mm gun, machine guns, RHIBs, and sensors for fisheries policing, anti-trafficking, and space-launch security.

Archer class, P2000 fast patrol boat and training vessel, Naval Systems

Naval SystemsArcher classP2000 fast patrol boat and training vesselSide: UnspecifiedBuilt: Watercraft Marine / United KingdomThe Archer class is a British P2000 inshore patrol craft family used by the Royal Navy for maritime security, policing, and training around the UK and northern Europe. Early boats were built by Watercraft Marine, and the class combines a five-sailor crew, 54-tonne displacement, 20.8-metre hulls, and a 25-knot top speed.

Gyurza-M class gunboat / Project 58155, Small armored gunboat, Naval Systems

Naval SystemsGyurza-M class gunboat / Project 58155Small armored gunboatSide: UnspecifiedBuilt: Kuznia na Rybalskomu / UkraineThe Gyurza-M class / Project 58155 is a Ukrainian small armored gunboat series built by Kuznia na Rybalskomu for river, harbor, lake, and littoral patrol. The class combines a five-person crew with two remotely controlled KAU-30M modules carrying 30 mm guns, grenade launchers, machine guns, and Barrier anti-tank missiles.

Floréal class frigate, Surveillance frigate class, Naval Systems

Naval SystemsFloréal class frigateSurveillance frigate classSide: UnspecifiedBuilt: Chantiers de l'Atlantique / FranceThe Floréal class is a French surveillance frigate family built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique for low-threat overseas patrol, maritime policing, and presence missions. The class uses commercial-ship construction standards, carries a helicopter deck and hangar, and Nivôse is publicly documented in EU NAVFOR Operation Atalanta counter-piracy operations off Somalia.