German Navy – The German Navy’s largest deployment since World War II is taking place off the Horn of Africa in support of the war against terrorism.

• News24: German navy ships patrol Horn
  

US Navy – The US Navy has elected to purchase other things than new ships in its next budget.

• Virginian Pilot: Navy, not president, cut shipbuilding
  

• San Diego Union Tribune: Defense plan sends Navy into some rough budgetary seas
  

Background – Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) – William Arkin on the threats faced by UAV’s from both friends and foes.

• Los Angeles Times: Unmanned Planes Face Threats From Near, Far

Background – Weapons of mass destruction (WMD) – Just exactly who does have WMD?

• Economist: Know thine enemy