Greek Coast Guard – More on the explosives-laden ship seized by Greece yesterday.

• Associated Press: Greeks Probe Terror Link to Cargo Ship
• The Guardian: Nato ‘terror’ tipoff on explosives ship sailing to Sudan

US Navy – The Navy’s newest helicopters–the MH-60R and MH-60S–have scored impressive accomplishments in tests and operations over the past year.

• SeaPower: MH-60 Romeo, Sierra Rack Up Successes

Background – Logistics – A fascinating look at how the US military is outsourcing its logistics to private corporations.

• New York Times Magazine: Nation Builders for Hire

Background – American Empire – Robert D. Kaplan on how the United States projects power around the worldóand why it must.

• The Atlantic: The Hard Edge of American Values