USS Forrestal as seen through the periscope of submarine USS Torsk

USS Miles C. Fox (DD-829), April 1977 

A picture beneath the water: HMS Magpie surveys the Thames to protect crucial port

Jonathan Moynihan – 26th August 2026 at 2:30pm One of the Royal Navy’s smallest vessels has carried out a survey of the Thames Estuary to help support the safety and security on the river. HMS Magpie has gathered vast amounts of data, in particular around London Gateway – the second most important container port inContinue reading “A picture beneath the water: HMS Magpie surveys the Thames to protect crucial port”

A great story of bravery and serving time in the brig -Into the Fire, Twice

Chief Water Tender John King saved his shipmates and was awarded two Medals of Honor. – By Colonel Dwight H. Sullivan, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve (Retired) Chief Water Tender John King—the namesake of the U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer DDG-3—is one of only 19 service members to receive two Medals of Honor. But his pair ofContinue reading “A great story of bravery and serving time in the brig -Into the Fire, Twice”

Australia completes first Hobart-class destroyer upgrade yard phase

Asian Military Review by Chen Chuanren / Aug 21, 2026 at 4:14 PM Australia undocked HMAS Hobart on 20 August 2026, marking the completion of the yard phase of the Destroyer Capability Enhancement (DCE) programme that began in February 2026. Hobart is the first of three air warfare destroyers to undergo upgrades to their combat management systems andContinue reading “Australia completes first Hobart-class destroyer upgrade yard phase”