Royal Australian Navy – A solution to the refugee stalemate off Christmas Island.

• BBC: Breakthrough over Afghan refugees

Romanian Navy – The Romanian Navy is investigating acquiring two Type 22-class frigates from the Royal Navy.

• Jane’s: Romania, UK discuss frigate sale

US Marine Corps – The similarities between the introduction of the helicopter in 1947 and the MV-22 Osprey in 2001 into the Marine Corps.

• Marine Corps Gazette: From the Helicopter to the Vñ22:
  The Corpsí Continuing Duty