Royal Navy – The Captain of HMS Illustrious is stressing that his ship has not yet received orders to participate in attacks against Afghanistan.

• BBC: Captain’s message to crew families
  

NATO – NATO has agreed to move its Standing Naval Force Mediterranean to the Eastern Med to show resolve.

• Daily Telegraph: Naval move shows alliance’s resolve

Royal Australian Navy – The RAN may send an amphibious command ship to accompany the squadron of SAS it is committing to the action in Afghanistan.

• Sydney Morning Herald: Australia’s war: planes, crack troops
  

Sri Lankan Navy – The Sri Lankan Navy has engaged in yet another sea battle with the Tamil Tigers.

• Washington Post: Sri Lanka Navy Kills 25 Rebels