I finally found some time to do an update.
Political News
Despite the recent signing of a Defence Agreement, the countries haven't discussed the possibility of sending an aircraft carrier to the Falklands.
Allain Jupé has become the new French Defence Minister.
British ex-admirals claim that the proposed budget cuts will leave the Falklands open to attack.
The Dutch MoD will be cutting 10,000 jobs.
The Portuguese plan to buy some new submarines has come under scrutiny.
It looks like Denmark is willing to enter into Missile Defence.
Germany has ended conscription.
Global Operations
For news on Operation Atalanta, see their website.
HDMS Esbern Snare has apprehended suspected pirates.
RFA Fort Victoria has disrupted pirates.
After 2 months in Operation Atalant, HNLMS Amsterdam has joined Operation Ocean Shield and disrupted a PAG.
Shipbuilding
Saying goodbye to Ark Royal.
The availability of French nuclear attack submarines is below the 'critical threshold'.
HMS Edinburgh's has returned to the fleet after a £17.5m upgrade.
The engines on one of the new Type 45 destroyers of the Royal Navy, HMS Daring, failed.
On a more positive note, the latest Type 45 destroyer, HMS Dauntless, has entered service with the Royal Navy.
The Brits will be using parts of a submarine being built to get the damaged HMS Astute back in the water.
French DCNS and Spanish Navantia will no longer be cooperating on the Scorpene submarine.
Spain's new S-80 submarines are expected to join the fleet between 2013 and 2016
The third Dutch OPV has been christened 'Zeeland'.
The last of Britain’s second generation hunter-killer submarines, HMS Sceptre, will retire on December 10.
The UK government is promoting the Lynx Wildcat to the export market.
Exercises
Exercise Emerald Move has started.
The French and Dutch have done their anual 'Deux Tricolores' exercise, on Aruba. They were joined by the USMC.
Other
Magazine 'Naval Operations' has a special about the Portuguese Navy.
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