US Navy – The US and China are set to meet to negotiate a maritime conduct accord in order to avoid future incidents like the EP-3 affair.

• Washington Times: U.S., China to meet on maritime accord

Royal Marines – The Royal Marines are undergoing an amphibious renaissance.

• Jane’s: UK’s ‘sea soldiers’ readied for a new world disorder
  

Russian Navy – The salvage of the Kursk is being hampered by difficult weather. Meanwhile the Russian Navy wants to ensure that Western eyes do not see the Granit cruise missiles on board.

• BBC: Fresh storms halt Kursk salvage
• CNN: Kursk salvage faces new delays
• Sunday Times: Russia hurries Kursk salvage to hide missile