If the enemy struck from the sea, he would counter them with his own naval power.
Australia, once a significant naval power in the region, had largely turned her back on the sea.
For this reason, maritime trade and naval power have always had great importance.
By the 17th century every major European naval power was building ships like these.
The Ethiopians, with their naval power, are critical to that plan.
Besides, only the larger naval powers could hope to compete any longer.
Over the years the island developed a significant naval power.
American forces were dispatched to the area, and naval power played an important role in the conflict.
James I took a greater interest in naval power.
China became the pre-eminent naval power of the early 15th century.
In 1999, estimated naval strength was 1,300 officers and men.
The Cholas continued the ancient tradition and gave much attention to developing their naval strength.
A prime minister, naval strength and even the ability to mount an invasion of Britain were among the casualties.
The British government expected a limited war, in which it would primarily use its great naval strength.
France, too, has committed naval strength to the gulf.
The dangers inherent in escape came from Wkkai's naval strength.
Nor is there likely to be time for the Temple Lands to increase their naval strength to that point.
And even were they not, they possess but little naval strength.
A similar attempt at developing Norwegian naval strength was, however, rejected by the king.
The military and naval strengths of the two sides of the war are now about equal.