Iranian Navy – The Iranian Navy will acquire advanced Yakhont cruise missiles from Russia.

• Times of London (registration required): Russia sells missiles to Iran

US Navy – If “smart ships” with reduced crew are to survive they must be able to automate many aspects of damage control. Here is an example of how they may do it.

• Science Daily: Research Could Help Warships Survive Combat

US Navy – The US Navy is developing small robotic craft that mimic marine animals to perform functions such as mine clearing.

• Times of London (registration required): Pentagon sends robo-lobster on ocean patrol