Canadian Navy – Life aboard the frigate HMCS St. John’s, in the Gulf of Oman.

• National Post: Canada’s sailors gird for battle
  

Taiwanese Navy – Taiwan is still reluctant to buy the Kidd-class destroyers from the US.

• Reuters: U.S. Urges Taiwan Buy Kidd-Class Destroyers

US Marines – US Marines are exercising in Kuwait in Exercise Eager Mace.

• San Diego Union Tribune: Marines go to Kuwait for war game

Royal Navy – The Royal Fleet Auxiliary is augmenting its strategic sealift fleet.

• Reuters: Britain boosts military sealift capability with new ships

US Navy – More bulking-up of US strategic sealift capabilities.

• Reuters: Danish shipping line grows fleet for U.S. -report

US Navy – Interview with Real Adm. Donald P. Loren, Deputy Director for Surface Ships, Surface Warfare Division, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations.

• Sea Power: Exciting Times for the Surface Navy
  

Background – Private Submarines – A market is developing for privately owned submarines, for recreational purposes???

• The Economist: Luxury submarines:
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