USS Texas (BB-35), a New York-class battleship and the last surviving dreadnought battleship in the world. Historic The USS Texas is notable for being one of the few remaining ships to have served in both World War I and World War II.

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Today marks the 75th anniversary of the commencement of the Korean War. In the early stages of the conflict, the US Navy swiftly deployed aircraft carriers and other warships to halt adversary advances. These forces launched airstrikes, conducted bombardments, and helped ground troops secure the Pusan Perimeter, setting the stage for the Inchon landing in September 1950, which guaranteed the survival of the Republic of Korea.

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Ceremonial opening of the Janet Harvey Hall BAES Maritime in Govan, Glasgow, yesterday.This state of the art facility was built in 2 years and will support faster and more efficient construction of 2 Type 26 frigates simultaneously.A workforce of approximately 1,000 people will soon be working in 3 shifts in the hall to deliver the programme.Blocks of ship 3, HMS Belfast (left) and ship 4, HMS Birmingham (builtat Cammell Laird and A&P Tyne) are already inside.