Taiwanese Navy – An interview with the US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Affairs who pledges diesel submarines and Kidd-class destroyers will be delivered to Taiwan.

• Taipei Times: US Committment to Taiwan remains firm.

Russian Navy – The Russians say they will be out of Cam Ranh Bay by July. Who will be allowed to use the port in the future is uncertain.

• Reuters: Russia to Complete Vietnam Base Pullout by July
  

Royal Navy – The Royal Navy’s CVF program continues to move forward, slowly.

• Sea Power: Thales Strengthens Its Team For Royal Navy CVF Bid

Background – Air-to-Air Combat – How Head Mounted Displays may revolutionize aerial combat.

• Los Angeles Times: Weapon That Will Turn Heads