Royal Navy – The new Astute-class nuclear submarines under constructions may be modified to allow them to carry women crew members.

• Times of London (registration required): New sub could make way for women crew

US Navy – The contract for the design and building of CVN-77, the last Nimitz-class carrier, has been awarded to Newport News. This ship will serve as a bridge to the next generation aircraft carrier, CVNX-1.

• Jane’s: CVN 77 contract paves way for next carrier class