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Construction starts on Pakistan Navy’s final Milgem corvette
Pakistan has begun construction on the fourth and final Milgem-class corvette ordered by the Pakistan Navy.
Indian Navy to decommission its 1st destroyer
The Indian Navy will decommission its first destroyer, INS Rajput (D51) at a solemn ceremony at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam on 21 May 2021.
Indian, French navies conclude exercise VARUNA-2021
The 19th edition of the Indo-French naval exercise ‘VARUNA-2021’ concluded on 27 April 2021.
Missing Indonesian Navy submarine declared sunk, 53 crew members dead
A missing Indonesian Navy submarine has been found sunk off Bali and all of its 53 crew members died, the navy confirmed.
BHIC wins deal for upkeep of Royal Malaysian Navy submarine facilities
Malaysian shipbuilder Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation Berhad (BHIC) has been contracted to ensure the upkeep of the Royal Malaysian Navy’s submarine facilities.
Singapore Navy sends rescue ship to assist in search for Indonesian submarine
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has dispatched a submarine rescue vessel to participate in the search for an Indonesian Navy submarine that was reported missing in the waters near Bali on 21 April.
Taiwan launches locally-built amphibious warfare ship
Taiwan has christened the 10,600-tonne Yushan (1401), a new type of amphibious warfare ship being built for the Taiwan Navy.
JMSDF commissions second Maya-class destroyer
The Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) has commissioned the second Maya-class Aegis destroyer Haguru (DDG 180).
Indonesian Navy takes delivery of 1st locally built submarine
South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has handed over KRI Aluguro (405), a new 1,400-ton submarine, to the Indonesian Navy.
Video: JMSDF commissions 3rd Hibiki-class ocean surveillance ship
Last week, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) commissioned Hibiki-class ocean surveillance ship JS Aki (AOS-5203).
Pakistan Navy seizes 700 kg of narcotics off Balochistan coast
The Pakistan Navy has seized 700 kilos of narcotics near the coast of Pishukan, Balochistan.
Indian Navy orders five diving support vessels
The Indian Navy has decided to expand its fleet with five diving support craft (DSC).
Philippine Navy’s new frigate to be delivered ahead of schedule
Philippine Navy’s second Jose Rizal-class guided missile frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) will be delivered one month ahead of the contractual delivery date, the navy revealed.
Philippine Navy starts final inspection of new 2,600-ton frigate
Final FAP TIAC inspection of PN Frigate 2 will be from 25 to 30 January 2021. If PN Frigate 2 is found compliant to TS&BS, PN FAP TIAC will issue the Certificate of Final Acceptance to Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), as stipulated in the contract, before the team flies back to Manila on 30 January 2