Taiwanese Navy – The US may not want to sell AEGIS cruisers to Taiwan because it may feel that Taiwan may not be able to operate such a complex ship. Taipei Times: Taiwan navy not ready for AEGIS US Navy – An author of a recent book on US Navy ballistic missile submarines recalls how [...]

US Navy – The fate of the DD-21 Land Attack Destroyer hangs in the balance as the Pentagon performs its defense review. Boston Globe: Builder hopes ship comes in Indian Navy – More background on the Indian arms procurement scandal. Jane’s: Indian programmes under threat as corruption casualties mount Irish Times: Weapons deal ‘sting’ leaves [...]

US Navy – The US Navy is worried by reports emerging from the ongoing Bush defense review that suggest its carrier force may be trimmed. Virginian Pilot: Report of carrier cuts sounds alarms among military Indian Navy – Massive corruption, primarily in the area of procurement, is severely weakening the Indian armed forces. Rediff: The [...]

US Navy – A US Navy ship will make a port visit to Changi Naval Base, the new base of the Singaporean Navy. The intent is to strengthen US ties with Singapore and the stability of the region. International Herald Tribune: Singapore Welcomes U.S. Aircraft Carrier US Navy – ???meanwhile US Navy port visits are [...]

Sri Lankan Navy – The Sri Lankan Navy has lost another gunboat to the Tamil Sea Tigers. BBC: Tamil rebels sink gunboat Singaporean Navy – The Indian and Singaporean navies are holding regular joint exercises off India. Associated Press: Singapore, India Hold Anti-Submarine Exercise

Russian Navy – A new theory on the Kursk disaster is put forth by Norman Friedman, the distinguished naval analyst. In short, there is evidence to suggest the Kursk was sunk by an antisubmarine weapon accidentally launched from a Russian Navy surface ship??? US Naval Institute Proceedings: New Theories on the Kursk Disaster Italian Navy [...]

Background – Naval Forces – a thorough review of naval construction programs over the last 12 months by A. D. Baker III, who is is editor of Combat Fleets of the World. US Naval Institute Proceedings: World navies in review

US Navy – The USS Winston S. Churchill, a Flight II-A Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, was placed into commission. There is a permanent billet for a Royal Navy officer onboard. Virginian Pilot: USS Churchill and crew would please the prime minister Virginian Pilot: British officer always will sail with new U.S. warship US Navy [...]

South Korean Navy – The President of South Korea has pledged to upgrade its navy with Aegis-equipped destroyers and submarines. Korea Herald: Korea to advance naval force with new strategic fleet Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force – A synopsis of how the Japanese handled a situation in 1988 when one of its submarines accidentally sunk [...]

US Navy – The captain of the USS Greeneville testified publically at the court-of-inquiry. CNN: Sub skipper grilled about crew and civilians Phillipine Navy – The Phillipine Navy continues to observe Chinese activity in the Scarborough Shoal. Agence France Presse: Philippines to File Diplomatic Protest Over Chinese Incursions

US Navy – Two reports on the progress of the US Navy court of inquiry regarding the USS Greeneville. CNN: Navy collision inquiry near end ABC News: Submariner: I Was ëA Little Bit Lazyí US Navy – An update on the investigation regarding the US Navy F/A-18 that killed several troops in a friendly-fire incident [...]

Background – Submarine Rescue Technology – A review of the state-of-the-art in submarine rescue technology. Jane’s: Surviving SUBSUNK Background – The world in 2015 – Another description of the CIA’s study, “Global Trends 2015″ that gives a chilling prediction of the threats US forces will face in 15 years. Air Force: The dangerous world of [...]

Tamil Sea Tigers – The Tamil Sea Tigers are employing stealth technology in the craft they are using to attack the Sri Lankan Navy. Jane’s: Sea Tigers, stealth technology and the North Korean connection Background – Taiwan – How the new US administration is changing its policy towards China and Taiwan. Air Force: Flash point [...]

US Navy – An analysis of the recent attack on the Iraqi air defense system by William Arkin. Special attention is paid to the Joint Stand Off Weapon used by Navy F/A-18′s in the attack. Washington Post: America cluster bombs Iraq US Navy – What will it take to repair the threadworn US military? Probably [...]