Indian Navy – India is preparing for war with Pakistan over Kashmir, part of the preparation involves shifting 5 naval vessels to its west coast.
- The Statesman: Naval patrol off Pak waters, Air Force gears up
- Associated Press: Indian Warships Go Toward Pakistan
- BBC: India and Pakistan: The military balance
US Navy – The research submarine USS Dolphin has caught fire at sea. The crew have been safely evacuated, the sub’s fate is uncertain.
Royal Navy – Spare parts for Royal Navy Sea King helicopters are in short supply.
US Navy – The Pentagon wants to make future robots more like biological systems.
- Voice of America: Pentagon Studies Insects and Lobsters
Indonesian Navy – Indonesia is stepping up naval patrols to cut down on piracy and clashing amongst fisherman.
- The Jakarta Post: Navy steps in to combat piracy
Nigerian Navy – ???while the Nigerian Navy is also interceding to break up hostilities amongst fisherman.
Thai Navy – Thailand has fired its first Harpoon surface-to-surface missile.
- Bangkok Post: Navy fires its first B25m Harpoon missile
Royal Marines – Simon Jenkins with a reasonable overview of the Royal Marines’ trials and tribulations in Afghanistan.