Russian Navy – Two Russian warships will visit the Indian Ocean for the first time since the breakup of the Soviet Union, and visit the International Fleet Review in Mumbai.

• Times of India: Russia to send 2 warships for Indian fleet review

East Asian Background – A number of East Asian navies – such as Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore – are acquiring submarines to guard their coastlines and shipping lanes. The submarine’s stealthy nature and tremendous firepower are its main selling points.

• International Herald Tribune: East Asians Acquiring Submarines to Guard Sea-Lanes

Royal Navy – A look at how the shipbuilding industry in the UK is undergoing a profound change in order to become more efficient.

• Financial Times: Warships take time to plot a new course