US Navy – Could the US have seven carrier battlegroups in the Gulf by January 1?

• Washington Post: U.S. Bolstering Forces in Gulf

Phillipine Navy – The Phillipines will use paramilitary forces to help it claim sovereignty over part of the Spratly Islands.

• Inquirer News Service: Militiamen to secure
  RP-claimed Spratly isles
  

US Navy – Lockheed Martin Delivers the 75th Aegis Weapons System.

• Sea Power: The Importance of Being Prepared

Background – Iraq – A nice summary of the various points of view regarding an invasion of Iraq.

• The Atlantic: Iraq Considered