Pakistani Navy – Pakistan launched its Agosta 90B submarine, and announced it will build four F-22 Chinese frigates with assistance from China.
- The Hindu: Pak. to build 4 warships with Chinese assistance
- Pakistan News Service: Pakistan launched indigenously made submarine
Singapore Navy – Singapore’s second submarine is operational.
- The Straits Times: Second submarine up and running
Indonesia Navy – Indonesia is conducting its first naval exercises since 1996.
Background – Aircraft Carriers – Why the aircraft carrier is still important.
- The Straits Times: Aircraft carrier still master of the sea
US Navy – The CH-46 Sea Knight fleet is flying again after a temporary grounding.
- Associated Press: Sea Knight Fleet Resumes Flying
US Navy – The USS Abraham Lincoln makes a port call in Hong Kong.
- The Hindu: US aircraft carrier to visit Hong Kong
History – Battle of Savo Island – A look at one of the US Navy’s worst defeats, from an officer who was there.
- Naval History: Savo Island – the Worst Defeat
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