Royal Marines – The Royal Marines in Afghanistan will be used for night time raids against Taliban mountain bases.

• Sunday Times: Marines ready for night raids on Al-Qaeda

US Navy – The Ready Reserve’ s cargo ships are standing by to assist. While not needed at this time for Afghanistan, they could be used if the war is widened to include Iraq.

• Virginian Pilot: Ready Reserve cargo ships await their call to action

Indian Navy – More on the lease the Indian Navy has signed with Russia for a nuclear powered attack submarine.

• Sea Power: Long-Delayed Green Light For Indian Navy SSN