Russian Navy – The CINC of the Russian Navy has recently laid out his short term plan for the Russian Navy,

• Jane’s: Commander reveals future vision for Russian Navy

Taiwanese Navy – The Taiwanese Navy is holding exercises which simulate the invasion of Taiwan by China.

• BBC: Taiwan repels mock Chinese attack

US Marine Corps – Is it time for the Marines to loose their fixed-wing aircraft and abandon the close air support mission? Many analysts think so???

• MSNBC: Marines’ flying future in doubt