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ST Engineering wins naval MRO contract in Brunei
Singapore’s ST Engineering Marine division has entered into a naval maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) in-service support contract. This agreement pertains to two ex-Singapore Fearless-class Patrol Vessels (PV) and is with Muara Maritime Services Sdn Bhd (MMS) in Brunei Darussalam. MMS is a joi

Indian Navy takes delivery of two MH-60 Romeo helicopters
The Indian Navy has taken delivery of two MH-60 Romeo multi-role helicopters.

USS Ronald Reagan pays visit to Singapore
The US Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) arrived in the Republic of Singapore for a scheduled port call on 22 July, marking the first time the carrier has visited the country since 2019.

PHOTOS: Philippine’s frigate conducts live-firing during RIMPAC 2022
The Philippine Navy’s frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FF 151) has tested its main guns and other batteries in a series of live firing events during the at-sea phase of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022.

Indian Navy bids adieu to frigate INS Gomati
INS Gomati (F21), a Godavari-class guided-missile frigate of the Indian Navy, has been decommissioned after 34 years of service, the navy said.

Chinese warship points laser at Australia’s patrol aircraft “in a serious safety incident”
The Australian Department of Defence has confirmed that its patrol aircraft P-8A Poseidon detected a laser illuminating the aircraft while in flight over Australia’s northern approaches.

Indian Navy: P-8I aircraft begin ops from INS Hansa
The Indian Navy’s Boeing P-8I aircraft commenced operations from INS Hansa, Goa with two aircraft arriving on 30 December 2021.

Hyundai Heavy wins order for Korean Navy’s 2nd next-gen Aegis destroyer
South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has received a contract to build the second next-generation Aegis destroyer for the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN).

South Korean authorities team up on naval vessel technologies
The Korean Register (KR), a not-for-profit classification society offering verification and certification services for ships, and the South Korea Coast Guard (KCG) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to exchange the expertise in technologies of naval vessels.

India and Australia sign ToR to promote peace in Indo-Pacific region
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and the Indian Navy have signed terms of reference (ToR) deal to conduct navy-to-navy talks and promote peace, security, stability and prosperity in the Indo – Pacific region.

Australia, India sign joint guidance document to boost naval ties
The Royal Australian Navy and Indian Navy have signed a joint guidance document to enhance the cooperation between the two forces.

IN and HMS Queen Elizabeth carrier group test their readiness
Last week, the Indian Navy took part in a two-day bilateral Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with Royal Navy Carrier Strike Group (CSG)-21 led by HMS Queen Elizabeth in the Bay of Bengal. The bilateral Maritime Exercise, which was held from 21 to 22 July 2021, was designed to hone the ability of the two na

India launches tender to build 6 next-gen indigenous submarines
It’s now official — India has decided to expand its navy fleet with six new Project 75 (India) submarines.

Indian Navy takes delivery of 10th P-8I aircraft
Boeing is continuing to expand the Indian Navy’s long-range maritime reconnaissance anti-submarine warfare capabilities as it delivered the country’s 10th P-8I.