Chinese Navy – The former Soviety Navy carrier Varyag has transitted the Bosporus Strait on its way to China.

• Los Angeles Times: Aircraft Carrier Jams Bosporus Strait Traffic
  

US Navy – US Marine Harriers from the USS Peleliu took part in air strikes against Afghanistan for the first time.

• Associated Press: Marine Jump Jets Take Part in Raids

US Navy – Aboard the USS Peleliu, the Marine troops wait for the call to action.

• Washington Post: Aboard Assault Ship, Marines Await Their ‘Piece of the Action’

Royal Navy – The Royal Navy is investigating ways to defend its ships from attacks from small fast craft

• Jane’s: Attack craft threat to RN ships addressed
  

Background – Nuclear Weapons / Radiological Weapons – The threat of an attack against the US from terrorists armed with nuclear or radiological weapons is higher than most assume.

• Economist: Could worse be yet to come?