Royal Navy – The aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal and the helicopter carrier HMS Ocean are rumored to be sent to the Gulf if action is to be taken against Iraq.

• The Times: Britain prepares 30,000 troops to answer US call for coalition force

Chinese Navy – China is developing a newer, longer range cruise missile.

• Taiwan News: New mainland cruise missile surprises U.S,says report

US Navy – The US has successfully intercepted a ballistic missile in a test, using the Aegis radar.

• Associated Press: Military Successfully Intercepts Missile

Background – Turkey – A nice overview of the current geopolical situation in Turkey today, and how that will influence US moves against Iraq.

• The New Yorker: Letter from Istanbul: The Experiment