Russian Navy – A new theory on the Kursk disaster is put forth by Norman Friedman, the distinguished naval analyst. In short, there is evidence to suggest the Kursk was sunk by an antisubmarine weapon accidentally launched from a Russian Navy surface ship???

• US Naval Institute Proceedings: New Theories on the Kursk Disaster

Italian Navy – The Italian Navy is currently testing a new 127mm rapid fire gun.

• Jane’s: New Italian naval gun at Port Zayed