US Navy – The USS Constellation carrier battlegroup will be making a port call in Hong Kong next month, evidence of the diplomatic thaw between the US and China. Washington Post: 7 US warships to visit Hong Kong Russian Navy – The Russian Navy’s new Gepard-class nuclear attack submarine will commission soon. Indian Express: Russian [...]

Singapore Navy – Singapore is becoming an important regional counterweight to China, and a key part of Washington’s China policy. Stratfor: Singapore: Cornerstone of China Commitment Russian Navy – A tour of the Kursk’s grave. BBC: Openness, Russian style Russian Navy – A Russian Delta 3-class ballistic missile submarine launched a scientific satellite. Interfax: Russian [...]

Royal Navy – Improved habitability is a key aspect of the new Type 45 destroyers under construction. The class was designed to carry people, not weapons??? Times of London: Navy destroyers expand for crew comfort Taiwanese Navy – An informal alliance is developing between Taiwan and Japan, against China. Taipei Times: Taiwan and Japan `silent [...]

US Navy – The US Navy is developing plans to defend Taiwan. Washington Times: Pentagon has plan to defend Taiwan Washington Times: Pentagon confirms defense talks between Taiwan, U.S. Russian Navy – The former Russian carrier Varyag is in limbo in the Black Sea, unable to pass through the Bosporous Straits to her new owners [...]

US Navy – The new military strategy could lead to cuts in the number of troops, aircraft and ships stationed abroad in the Middle East and Europe. Washington Post: Military cuts are implied in new strategy South Korean Navy – The South Korean Navy fired on a North Korean fishing trawler. BBC: Seoul fires warning [...]

Royal Navy – HMS Ark Royal has rejoined the fleet after an extensive refit. BBC: Ark Royal sets sail after refit The Times of London (registration required): Navy flagship heads for open seas again Phillipine Navy – The old US Navy base at Subic Bay may be put up for rent by the cash-strapped Phillipine [...]

NOSI will be updated next on Wednesday July 25. French Navy – The French Navy is placing an emphasis on acquiring nuclear attack submarines and frigates which can fire land attack cruise missiles. Jane’s: French Navy outlines equipment priorities US Navy – The US Navy must move from a conscription mentality to a subscription mentality [...]

Royal Marines – The Royal Marines are to receive new armoured vehicles. Jane’s: UK marines receive armoured vehicles Turkish Navy – Another Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate will be sold or loaned to Turkey. Middle East News Line: Pentagon OKs frigate request from Turkey US Navy – A plea for junior officers to speak [...]

US Coast Guard – The US Coast Guard is training Asian navies in how to combat piracy. Associated Press: U.S. Helping Asia Combat Sea Piracy Indian Navy – The Indian Navy is employing private companies in its bid to construct a nuclear submarine. Jane’s: Private sector to work on Indian submarine US Marines – How [...]

Taiwanese Navy – Why the Taiwanese Navy will have difficulty acquiring attack submarines from the US. Los Angeles Times: U.S. Promised Subs to Taiwan It Doesn’t Have US Navy – More on how the Okinawans want the US to leave its bases on their island. BBC: Okinawa: Island of resentment Russian Navy – More on [...]

Canadian Navy – A stinging criticism of Canadian naval planning. Halifax Herald: Navy planners consistent in failure to make the grade US Navy – The Center for Naval Analyses has released its study on how Vieques should be replaced – with installations along the Virginia Capes and a site at Eglin Air Force Base in [...]

Taiwanese Navy – Taiwan is considering building Kilo-class submarines under license from Russia. Jane’s: Russians talk subs with Taipei Russian Navy – The salvage operation to raise the Kursk is about to begin. BBC: Final countdown to Kursk operation US Navy – The latest on the US defense review, which is moving from theorizing into [...]

Royal Navy – The Royal Navy expects that it’s new Astute-class submarines will be the last manned submarines it builds; and expects them to be replaced by robotic submarines. Daily Telegraph (registration required): Robots to replace submariners

US Navy – The US Navy has asked the UK to iron the bugs out of a sub-boat that is part high speed raiding craft and part submarine. The Sunday Times (registration required): Navy to test stealth speedboat that turns into a submarine US Coast Guard – Who can help make up the US Coast [...]

US Navy – A fascinating review of the Bush Defense Review, and the Bush Administrations view on the Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA). The opinion expressed here is that the military changes very slowly — when it changes at all — and if all that comes out of this defense review is a small change [...]

NOSI will be taking a short break from July 4 – July 11. I will see you back on July 12. Royal Navy – Why did the Royal Navy *really* lose HMS Sheffield? New questions about the Exocet attack on her have arisen. BBC: Navy accused of Falklands ‘cover-up’ US Navy – The USS Iwo [...]

Royal Navy – The Royal Navy’s Type 23-class frigates, which were originally designed for use in the North Atlantic, are having difficulties handling the heat in the Persian Gulf due to insufficient air conditioning. Daily Telegraph (registration required): Sailors roast in Cold War ships US Coast Guard – A day in the life of the [...]

US Navy – The last ship was launched downed the ways at Bath Iron Works. Associated Press: Century-Old Shipyard Tradition Ends US Coast Guard – The Coast Guard is struggling to fulfill its search and rescue mission. Seattle Post Intelligencer: Coast Guard struggles to fulfill mission US Navy – The first Landing Craft Air Cushion [...]