41.   The Islamic Republic is the only Gulf country whose navy has submarines.

42.   The Indian navy currently has only one aircraft carrier, Virat, following the decommissioning of its other carrier, Vikrant, five years ago.

43.   The navy has six frigates and Friday launches the second of its six planned Collins Class submarines.

44.   The Malaysian navy already has two US-made LSTs in its fleet -- the KD Raja Jarom and KD Bangi.