Russian Navy – A clearer explanation of the current U.S. Navy hypothesis that an explosion of a torpedo during loading or launching is what caused the sinking of the Kursk. The Kursk’s crew was felt to be well trained and it is unlikely that a seamanship error caused the loss.

• New York Times: 2 U.S. submarines recorded death agony of Kursk
• Washington Post: U.S. theory – on board blast sank sub

Canadian Navy – Men and women aboard Canada’s warships are having sex at sea – which is forbidden by regulations – much more often than is officially acknowledged, according to a study commissioned by the Canadian Navy to help determine whether women should serve on its new Upholder-class attack submarines.

• Toronto Star: Canadian navy crews turn warships into Love Boats

Chinese Navy – A Chinese company has acquired the former Russian aircraft carrier Kiev, for the purpose of scrapping her.

• Washington Post: China acquires Russian carrier