US Navy – The US is evaluating the Norwegian patrol boat Skjold this summer.

• TechTV: Navy Tests High Tech Stealth Boat

Indian Navy – India will resume exercises with the US Navy in the fall.

• Rediff: Indian, US navies to resume joint exercises in October

US Navy – The US is looking for more partners to contribute escort vessels to fight the war on piracy.

• The Straits Times: US seeks more escort vessels for its ships

NAVINT – Anthony Preston’s miscellaneous naval news from Australia, Indonesia, Brunei, Iran, Kuwait, Norway and India.

• Sea Power: Australian Naval Budget Receives Major Funding Boost