Russian Navy – More fragments of the Kursk’s bow were recovered today.

• CNN: More Kursk fragments recovered

Thai Navy – More on the border tensions between Thailand and Myanmar.

• The Straits Times: Thai-Myanmar tensions rise several notches

US Navy – Why the tactical component network (TCN) outperforms the cooperative engagement capability (CEC) – and why CEC will be funded and TCN will not.

• US Naval Institute Proceedings: Sunk Costs Sink Innovation
  

Background – Kashmir – William Arkin’s analysis of the possibility of nuclear war between India and Pakistan.

• Washington Post: Kashmir: Hype and Reality
  

Indian Navy – India may acquire HMS Invincible along with her Sea Harriers.

• Sky News: India May Buy UK Warship

Burmese Navy – Burmese warships are patrolling waters off Song, Lam, Khan and Khinok islands, the site of outstanding border disputes with Thailand.

• Bangkok Post: Junta deploys warships in disputed seas

Nigerian Navy – Nigeria continues its war against oil poachers.

• Vanguard: Navy Destroys N65m Vessels Used for Illegal Operations
  

US Marines – Thomas Ricks on how the US Marines first official report on the war in Afghanistan criticizes the US military from leading from the rear – that is, running the war from Central Command’s HQ in Tampa, Florida. The Marines argue that the HQ should be in theater.

• Washington Post: Un-Central Command Criticized
  

Background – Information Warfare – James Bamford on whether the NSA is up to the tasks facing it in the war on terrorism.

• Washington Post: Too Much, Not Enough
  

US Coast Guard – A detailed review of the role the Coast Guard plays in homeland defense.

• Sea Power: The Coast Guard’s Role in Homeland Defense
  

Royal Marines – A woman is allowed to join the logistic ranks of the Royal Marines, for the first time.

Daily Telegraph: First woman wins Marines’ green beret

Pakistani Navy – Pakistan’s navy says it can defend Pakistan from India’s navy.

• Frontier Post: Navy capable of thwarting aggression

Russian Navy – The salvage of the Kursk’s bow is underway.

• BBC: Russia launches final Kursk mission
  

Royal Navy – HMS Portland has stopped an Iraqi ship trying to smuggle oil out of Iraq.

• BBC: Navy frigate stops Iraqi smugglers