Indian Navy – The Brahmos missile will not be ready for service for several years. Hindustan Times: BrahMos missile years away from induction on ships, aircraft US Navy – Northrop Grumman wins the contract to design the DD-X. Associated Press: Grumman Lands Navy Warship Contract Washington Post: Northrop Wins Navy Contract US Navy – Did [...]

US Navy – The new CINCPAC states his views on how the US should aid Taiwan. Taipei Times: US commander pledges his aid US Marines – Part 2 of a series on what life is like today in boot camp at Parris Island. Washington Post: Finally In, Facing New Fight Indian Navy – Why the [...]

US Marines – An overview of the US Marine Jungle Warfare Training Center on Okinawa. USA Today: Quick and violent: Training for jungle warfare US Navy – The US plans longterm to have more carrier battlegroups in the Western Pacific, to act as a counter to China. The Star: US outlines Asia build-up Japanese Maritime [...]

Royal Marines – With 45 Commando in Afghanistan. BBC: Playing the waiting game Russian Navy – The Kursk’s last voyage to the scrapyard. BBC: In Pictures: Kursk’s last voyage Canadian Navy – It will cost very little to fix Canada’s dented submarine. Edmonton Sun: Sub repair tab slashed Malaysian Navy – Malaysia’s Chief of the [...]

US Navy – A list of ships that have been damaged while serving in the Middle East. Virginian Pilot: 5 ships have overcome Mideast battle scars to rejoin active duty US Navy – More about life on the USS Bataan during her recent deployment in the Arabian Gulf. Virginian Pilot: Many happy Navy returns, back [...]

Russian Navy – How Russian shipyards are trying to stay alive. St. Petersburg Times: Shipyard Plans Large-Scale Rennovations German Navy – The Germans have been asked to take over the naval operation near the Horn of Africa. Xinhua News Agency: Germany Could Take Leadership of Anti-Terror Mission in Africa US Navy – The US Navy [...]

US Navy – Seabees have landed to build airstrips in the Phillipines. Associated Press: Navy engineers go ashore, raising U.S. counterterror forces in Philippines to 1,200 US Navy – At sea aboard the USS Cole. Virginian Pilot: Restored Cole fit to fight again Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force – The US has asked Japan for [...]

Royal Marines – On the ground in Afghanistan with 45 Commando. Daily Telegraph: Marines go to ‘hell’ in search of the enemy US Navy – CINCPAC says the US Navy is interested in using the base in Vietnam at Cam Ranh Bay. Voice of America: US Interested in Vietnam Base US Navy – The F-18E [...]

US Navy – The controversy over low frequency sonar and how it affects marine mammals has taken a new twist after September 11. Washington Post: Environmental Groups, Navy Square Off on Sonar System Indonesian Navy – Indonesia and Malaysia pledge to patrol the Straits of Malacca more actively in an attempt to reduce piracy. The [...]

Royal Marines – 45 Commando has begun operations in Afghanistan. BBC: UK troops start Afghan action BBC: UK troops destroy al-Qaeda caves Taiwanese Navy – Chinese spy ships are probing Taiwan’s defenses. Taipei Times: Navy trails suspect vessel from China New Zealand Navy – The ANZAC frigates are developing cracks in their hulls. New Zealand [...]

Royal Navy – On the Atlantic Patrol with HMS Newcastle. This Day: British Warship On Training Visit to Abuja The Guardian: Fond memories as British naval power symbol departs Indian Navy – Now that the fighting in Sri Lanka has stopped, is it time for a Pax Indica in the Indian Ocean? Rediff: Dealing with [...]

Finnish Navy – The role of camouflage in modern naval warfare. Jane’s: More than meets the eye US Navy – The command ship USS Blue Ridge returns to its homeport after 3 months at sea. Associated Press: U.S. 7th Fleet flagship returns to Japan waters after tour of Indian Ocean, Pacific Royal Marines – More [...]

US Navy – The James River Reserve Fleet of maritime ships is no longer a national asset, instead it has become an environmental liability. Virginian Pilot: The Ghost Fleet: Time Bombs on the James Virginian Pilot: ”Ghost Fleet” could unleash disastrous spill in a storm Virginian Pilot: Part 2: ”Ghost Fleet” could unleash disastrous spill [...]

Canadian Navy – What the Canadian Navy has accomplished in the Persian Gulf in the last 6 months. National Post: Canadian ships find no terrorists in Arabian seas US Navy – The US Navy is outsourcing its training. Virginian Pilot: Navy explores civilian schools to educate personnel US Navy – How the Internet is accessed [...]

Royal Navy – The Royal Navy is exercising with the Nigerian Navy. The Guardian: Two British Naval ships arrive in Nigeria today Royal Navy – Dockyard strikes may impede the operational readiness of the Royal Navy’s Trident fleet. BBC: Naval strike could hit Trident US Navy – Where the US Navy currently is with unmanned [...]

US Navy – More information on the potential of a subtype of unmanned undersea vehicles – the Sea Glider. Space.com: Sea Gliders Show Underwater and Off-World Potential US Navy – The US Navy is phasing out its CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters that are used for vertical replenishment. San Diego Union Tribune: Sea Knight’s Navy pilot [...]

US Navy – 75% of all munitions dropped by US Navy and Marine Corps aircraft in Afghanistan hit their targets. CNN: Pentagon: U.S. bombing accuracy improved in Afghan war US Navy – What life is like for submariners. Seattle Times: A submariner’s life US Navy – A review of upcoming Trident-class submarine conversions. Seattle Times: [...]

US Navy – US and Yemen have agreed to allow warships to again refuel at the port of Aden, 17 months after the attack on the USS Cole. Associated Press: Yemen, U.S. Agree on Ship Refueling US Navy – The US will move back to one carrier in the Arabian Sea. Associated Press: U.S. Carrier [...]

US Navy – The EP-3 that was forced down near China 1 year ago has been rebuilt and will reenter service by the end of the year. The Guardian: US Spy Plane Expected Back In Service Nigerian Navy – The Nigerian Navy continues to capture pirates who are stealing oil from drilling platforms. The Guardian: [...]

Taiwanese Navy – An interview with the US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Affairs who pledges diesel submarines and Kidd-class destroyers will be delivered to Taiwan. Taipei Times: US Committment to Taiwan remains firm. Russian Navy – The Russians say they will be out of Cam Ranh Bay by July. Who [...]