US Marines – The Australian SAS is working out of the US Marine base in Afghanistan.

• Associated Press: Australian forces arrive at desert base; U.S. troops more aggressive in reconnaissance patrols

Russian Navy – More on the commissioning of the nuclear attack submarine Gepard.

• BBC: Putin unveils sub after Kursk purge
  

• The Guardian: Naval purge marks Putin’s new course
  

French Navy – The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle has set sail for the Arabian Sea.

• Reuters: French Carrier Leaves for Indian Ocean

US Navy – A description of the amphibious exercise Kernal Blitz 01 held earlier this year and its focus on network centric warfare.

• SeaPower: “An Incredible Level of Situational Awareness”