Damato (DD-871) was a Gearing-class destroyer of the United States Navy. She was named for Corporal Anthony P. Damato USMC (1922–1944), who was killed in action during the Battle of Eniwetok in the Marshall Islands and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Damato was laid down by the Bethlehem Steel Corporation at Staten Island in New York on 10 May 1945, launched on 21 November 1945 by Mrs. A. P. Damato and commissioned on 27Continue reading “USS Damato (DD-871) Gearing-class destroyer of the US Navy (L) Nov 21, 1945.”
Monthly Archives: August 2026
UK’s first Type 26 frigate HMS Glasgow approaches sea trials as BAE Systems ramps up production.
BAE Systems has commenced systems commissioning aboard the first-in-class Type 26 vessel, HMS Glasgow, at its Scotstoun shipyard on the Clyde ahead of maiden sea trials, as confirmed in its 2026 half-year results. The trial preparations mark the transition from structural assembly to operational integration of the frigate’s CODLOG propulsion, Sonar 2087 towed array, andContinue reading “UK’s first Type 26 frigate HMS Glasgow approaches sea trials as BAE Systems ramps up production.”
USS Theodore Roosevelt Is The First Carrier With A Drone Control Center Ready For MQ-25 Stingray Ops
While Theodore Roosevelt is ready now, the Navy is not aiming to start flying the MQ-25 operationally until 2029, years behind schedule. The MQ-25 demonstrator drone seen during previous testing aboard the supercarrier USS George H.W. Bush. USN The Nimitz class USS Theodore Roosevelt has become the first U.S. Navy supercarrier with an Unmanned Air Warfare Center (UAWC) fully capable of supportingContinue reading “USS Theodore Roosevelt Is The First Carrier With A Drone Control Center Ready For MQ-25 Stingray Ops”
HMAS Perth 2026 Regional Presence Deployment
BySeaWaves Magazine – Aug 6, 2026 U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class RuKiyah Mack Anzac class frigate HMAS Perth has departed Fleet Base West in Western Australia to commence the Australian Defence Force’s fifth Regional Presence Deployment of 2026. Perth will participate in training activities and port visits with regional partners, while conducting patrols inContinue reading “HMAS Perth 2026 Regional Presence Deployment”
Work begins to replace all 3km of runway at Brize Norton – the RAF’s biggest station
Mike Morto – 7th August 2026 at 11:38am Work is underway to completely replace RAF Brize Norton’s 3km of runways as the station’s major £180m infrastructure overhaul enters its second phase. Brize’s taxiways and associated infrastructure are also being refurbished, airfield lighting systems are being replaced and improvements to drainage and other supporting assets areContinue reading “Work begins to replace all 3km of runway at Brize Norton – the RAF’s biggest station”
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