Singaporean Navy – Singapore’s submarine fleet is now at it’s full strength of 4 submarines.

• The Straits Times: Singapore subs all home

US Navy – A look at the current status of the DD(X).

• Washington Post: Radical Warship Takes Shape

US Marines – Thomas Ricks looks at how the military is trying to pass Iraq lessons learned from the troops leaving the country to those entering.

• Washington Post: Soldiers Record Lessons From Iraq

Background – US National Security Strategy – By Colin Powell: Pundits claim that U.S. foreign policy is too focused on unilateral preemption. But George W. Bush’s vision — enshrined in his 2002 National Security Strategy — is far broader and deeper than that. The president has promoted bold and effective policies to combat terrorism, intervened decisively to prevent regional conflicts, and embraced other major powers such as Russia, China, and India. Above all, he has committed the United States to a strategy of partnerships, which affirms the vital role of international alliances while advancing American interests and principles.

• Foreign Affairs: A Strategy of Partnerships