U.S. Navy – In order to help make its case for a larger nuclear attack submarine fleet, the U.S. Navy is starting to be more open about its submarines and their operations and their value.

• Los Angeles Times: Pentagon set to do more talking about its ‘Silent Service’

U.S. Navy – A “safety stand down” has been ordered that requires all ships in the fleet to take a full day to review safety and navigation procedures, to help avoid further accidents.

• CNN: Entire fleet halted as Navy chief orders safety review
• Virginian Pilot: Navy chief orders one day safety stand down after accidents

Russian Navy – A Russian ship, Admiral Pantilev, accidentally fired on a Russian town during a naval exercise.

• Agence French Presse: Russian ship accidentally fires sea-to-shore missile