Canadian Navy – Canada is scaling back its naval committment in the Gulf.

• Reuters: Canada Scales Back Military Activities in Gulf

Chinese Navy – India begins to worry about the growing Chinese naval presence in the Indian Ocean.

• Financial Express: Chinese Presence In Indian Ocean Rings Alarm Bells In MoD

Military Sealift Command – Strategic Sealift Program provides outsized capabilities for future conflicts.

• Sea Power: A New Dimension of Strength