# Navy

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R9LWXmOK9FcpnFDhn4nrXUj

## Labels

**Alternative Labels:**

- Maritime Forces
- Naval Forces

## Definition

A Navy is the maritime branch of a nation's armed forces, responsible for naval warfare, sea control, and projection of power across bodies of water. This military organization operates various types of warships, submarines, and aircraft to defend a nation's territorial waters, protect maritime interests, and conduct operations at sea.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R9Dxh7cqKFFJ2jKNTvICMhf

**Deprecated:** False