Asian Navies – Navies in Asia are expected to double their spending on shipbuilding in the next few years. As the European naval market dries up, the Asian market is expanding???

• The China Post: Naval ship spending to increase in Asia Pacific, defense experts say

Taiwanese Navy – Taiwan says the US submarine being offered to it are too expensive.

• The China Post: Navy may call off U.S. sub deal due to overpricing

US Marines – Young Marines went off to war straight from entry-level training and performed superbly, validating the Corps’ quality efforts in making Marines who can win America’s battles.

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