Surface Vessels

US to transfer two Marine Protector-class patrol vessels to Philippines

Indian Navy welcomes first indigenous multi-purpose vessel

India launches next-gen offshore patrol vessel Shruti

Indian Navy’s next-generation offshore patrol vessel (NGOPV) Shruti was launched at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata on...

Indian Navy launches seventh ASW SWC at Cochin Shipyard

The Indian Navy has launched Machilipatnam (BY 529), the seventh of eight anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW SWC) built by Cochin...

Singapore Navy’s second Victory-class multi-role combat vessel hits the water

The Republic of Singapore Navy’s (RSN) second Victory-class multi-role combat vessel (MRCV), Valour, has been launched at ST Engineering’s Benoi Shipyard.

Indian Navy commissions sixth Project 17A frigate

The Indian Navy inducted the indigenously-built Project 17A frigate INS Mahendragiri into its Eastern Fleet during a ceremony held in Visakhapatnam on July 11, 2026.

Hanwha Ocean named preferred bidder for South Korea’s KDDX destroyer program

South Korean shipbuilding major Hanwha Ocean has been selected as the preferred bidder for the detailed design and construction of the lead ship under South Korea’s next-generation KDDX destroyer program.

MHI delivers Japan’s tenth Mogami-class frigate Nagara

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has delivered the warship Nagara to Japan’s Ministry of Defense, the tenth frigate in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s (JMSDF) Mogami-class program.

Indian Navy commissions three GRSE-built warships

The Indian Navy has commissioned three warships built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), marking a milestone for the country’s indigenous shipbuilding industry.

Japan receives ninth Mogami-class frigate Natori

Japan has received frigate Natori from local shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), marking the delivery of the ninth vessel in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s (JMSDF) Mogami-class program.

Malaysia demands $250M compensation from Norway over cancelled missile deal

Malaysia is seeking more than $250 million in compensation from Norway after Oslo revoked export approvals for a naval strike missile system intended for the Royal Malaysian Navy.

Norway halts NSM missile exports to Malaysia, triggering diplomatic backlash

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has strongly objected to Norway’s decision to revoke the export licence for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) system and its associated launcher systems, following a telephone conversation with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Saronic, Taiwan’s NCSIST partner on autonomous surface vessels and technologies

Saronic Technologies has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) to explore collaboration on advancing AI-enabled maritime capabilities, including autonomous surface vessels, to help address evolving security cha

Pakistan Navy conducts live-fire test of indigenous anti-ship ballistic missile (VIDEO)

The Pakistan Navy has carried out a successful live-fire test of an indigenously developed ship-launched anti-ship ballistic missile, marking a significant step in its evolving maritime strike capabilities.