U.S. Navy – The U.S. military has again begun working closely with the Indonesian military for the first time since East Timor was devastated by Indonesian troops and militiamen last year. The U.S. is concerned that Indonesia could disintegrate under the weight of multiple religious and separatist conflicts.

• Associated Press: U.S. military is forging ties with Indonesian forces
• New York Times (registration required): Aid Mission by the U.S. Revives Tie to Indonesia

U.S. Navy – A description of what electric drive propulsion for a warship entails???

• CNN: U.S. Navy launches plan for electric armada