US Navy – The EP-3 that was forced down near China 1 year ago has been rebuilt and will reenter service by the end of the year.

• The Guardian: US Spy Plane Expected Back In Service

Nigerian Navy – The Nigerian Navy continues to capture pirates who are stealing oil from drilling platforms.

• The Guardian: Navy intercepts $688m worth of crude oil from bunkerers
• The Guardian: Navy arrests 475 pirates in three years

Royal Marines – The Royal Marines have permission to pursue enemy troops from Afghanistan into Pakistan.

• Sunday Times: Marines free to fight in Pakistan
  

Royal Australian Navy – Australia will increase its defense budget next year, in recognition of the high operational rate of their navy.

• : Defense to Have Priority in Next Budget

Background – Containerized Cargo – An excellent review of how the container is now a potential terrorist weapon.

• The Economist: When trade and security clash