TheLao People's Navy (LPN) is the navy ofLaos. In 1975 the Lao People's Navy (LPN) was established with the remnants of theRoyal Lao Navy. As Laos is alandlocked country, the Lao People's Navy operates vessels on theMekong River, a major feature of the country's geography. This makes Lao People's Navy one of the most prominent examples of a navy that is exclusivelybrown-water. Because the Mekong makes up a considerable portion of the Lao border, the Navy is significantly involved in border control work. The navy as of the mid-1990s had a personnel strength of around 500 and around fifty river patrol boats.
Almost all officers of the Lao People's Navy were trained in theVietnam Naval Academy.[1]
| Vessel type | Origin | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Inshore Patrol Craft |  Vietnam | 12 |
| Landing Craft, Mechanized | Vietnam | 4 |
| Patrol Boats |  China | 20-30 |
| Patrol Boats |  Soviet Union | ? |
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