Royal Navy – The HMS Ark Royal amphibious ready group has passed through the Suez Canal.

• Daily Telegraph: RAF to triple Gulf presence this week

Background – Congress – A look at the US Congress’ naval year in review.

• Sea Power: Congress

Background – Information Warfare – The potential effect of electromagnetic weapons.

• The Economist: Come fry with me

Background – Iraq – A look at what the US war plan will entail.

• The Economist: Preparing for the worst