Russian Navy – Russia’s nuclear-armed Northern Fleet is falling to pieces – quite literally – as scavengers plunder its ships of precious metal components.

• BBC: Thieves plunder Russian Navy

Pakistani Navy – Pakistan Navy is commissioning the first indigenously built Agosta 90B submarine PNS/M SAAD on Friday.

• Pakistan Tribune: SAAD submarine to be commissioned tomorrow

Royal Navy – More analysis of the upcoming Defence White Paper.

• BBC: Hoon to unveil UK forces overhaul
• BBC: Where the forces cuts will fall

US Navy – Another test of the sea-based ballistic missile system is about to take place.

• Reuters: U.S. Plans Sea-Based Missile Defense Test

Background – Deep Diving Vehicles – In 3 years, US scientists will be able to explore the deepest parts of the world’s oceans, up to seven miles below the surface, with a novel underwater vehicle capable of performing multiple tasks in extreme conditions.

• Science Daily: New Hybrid Vehicle Will Enable US Scientists To Reach Deepest Parts Of The World Ocean Floor

Background – Pakistan – Pakistan is?????? A) a terrorist spawning ground; B) the next Islamic theocracy; C) a volatile nuclear power; D) a crucial American ally; E) all of the above. A journey through a state of disequilibrium.

• Sunday New York Times Magazine: Pakistan Is???