US Navy – The first part of the US defense review was made public yesterday. It calls for the creation of “Global Joint Response Forces” capable of intervening in a hostile environment within 24 hours. The review recommended acceleration of the Joint Strike Fighter program, but did not recommend continuation of the CVX and DD-21 programs.

• Washington Post: Quick Strike Forces Urged for Military

Royal New Zealand Navy – The recent New Zealand Defence Review has effective taken New Zealand out of the Five Power Defence Arrangement with Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and Britain.

• The Evening Post: Defence decisions scorned overseas, Bradford says
  

US Navy – The US Navy will cease using the Vieques range in 2003, and will seek alternative ranges for use after that time.

• Washington Post: Puerto Rico Bombing to End in 2003