US Navy – An Iraqi tanker suspected of smuggling oil in the Persian Gulf, that had been boarded by US Navy sailors, has sunk with 2 sailors reported missing.

• CNN: Oil ship sinks, U.S. sailors missing in Persian Gulf

US Navy – Aboard the USS Vella Gulf in the Arabian Sea.

• Associated Press: U.S. missile cruiser monitors flights and guards warships against attack
  

Russian Navy – The final fate of the Kursk has been decided – it will be scrapped.

• CNN: Kursk remains to be scrapped

US Navy – A US Navy JAG officer is accused of being overly concerned about collateral damage from bombing, thus thwarting attacks against the al Qaeda leadership.

• Washington Post: Target Approval Delay Irk Air Force Officers

Background – CIA – Meanwhile the CIA is running its own air war with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.

• Washington Post: Secret CIA Units Playing a Central Combat Role

Background – Targeting – A look at the pros and cons of the US targeting strategy in Afghanistan.

• Washington Post: Attacks From Out of the Blue