Israeli Navy – The Israeli Navy has successfully test-fired cruise missiles from its new Dolphin-class submarines in the Indian Ocean. This gives Israel a sea-based strategic nuclear deterrent for the first time.

• Sunday Times (free, but registration required): Israel makes nuclear waves with submarine missile test

Indian Navy – The development of the Indian Navy as a blue-water force who is extending its area of operations into the South China Sea has taken Australia by suprise.

• Sydney Morning Herald: India’s arrival catches Canberra naval-gazing