US Navy – The US accelerates the development of littoral combat ships.

• Virginian Pilot: Navy steps up schedule for ”littoral combat ships”

US Navy – Life aboard the USS Constellation in the Gulf.

• Virginian Pilot: Carrier takes war watch one last time

Background – Iraq – Sir John Keegan provides his analysis of the situation in Iraq.

• Daily Telegraph: Faint hearts should not undermine efforts of President