Canadian Navy – The Halifax-class frigates will be updated to use the evolved Sea Sparrow missile.

• Ottawa Citizen: Missile upgrade will beef up frigates’ defence

Russian Navy – The Baltic Fleet will take to sea for only one exercise in 2001.

• Military News Agency: Baltic Fleet to Hold Own Training Voyage, Take Part in NATO Exercise

Indian Navy – The Indian Navy will commission 9 warships and 4 spy planes in 2001.

• Agency French Presse: India to commission nine warships, four spy planes in 2001

US Navy – The US Navy estimates it will cost $240 million to repair the USS Cole.

• Washington Post: Navy estimate for Cole repairs is $240 million