US Navy – A US Navy EP-3 intelligence aircraft was again intercepted at close range by Chinese Air Force aircraft.

• Washingtion Times: Inside the Ring

US Navy – The US Navy has been criticized for doing little to transform itself in the last year, in comparison to the US Army and US Air Force.

• Virginian Pilot: Navy criticized for failing to reshape its role
  

NATO – The NATO Submarine Rescue System design process is moving forward.

• Jane’s : NSRS programme takes next steps