U.S. Navy – U.S. Navy, Marine, Air Force and Army forces are participating in Exercise Natural Fire 2000 in Keyna, along with forces from Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The exercise is described as a peace operation that stresses how to cope with natural disasters and humanitarian crises.

• Associated Press: Exercises train African, U.S. forces

Indian Navy – The Indian Navy has finalized plans for the evacation of Sri Lanka troops from Jaffna, when the time comes.

• The Hindu: India gets ready for “Operation Jaffna”

Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force – A Chinese “Yanbing” class icebreaker, that has a suspected espionage capability, passed legally through the Tsugaru-kaikyo strait for the first time. The icebreaker is being shadowed by the Sawayuki, a “Hatsuyuki” class
destroyer.

• Agence France Presse: Japanese destroyer tracks suspected Chinese spy ship