Indian Navy – India called for assistance in combating the growing problems of piracy, drug-trafficking and gun-running in the region’s troubled sea lanes. The President of India also stated that “The security of the seas was necessary for the independence and prosperity and security of nations as well as for world peace.”

• BBC: Call to combat Asian sea piracy
  

• The Hindu: Security of seas vital for peace: Narayanan
  

US Navy – The US intends to substantially upgrade air and naval facilities at Rota, in Spain — but there will be local opposition .

• The Guardian: New Nato nuclear trouble in Spain

NATO – NATO’s annual Dogfish antisubmarine warfare exercise is now underway in the Mediterranean.

• Stars and Stripes: NATO begins Dogfish exercise, says
  steps to ensure safety have been taken