Vessels
US and allied forces conduct multilateral training exercises in Indo-Pacific
The U.S. Navy’s Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah has participated in the French Navy-led multilateral training exercise La Perouse 2025, alongside other allied and partner nations, in the vicinity of the Indian Ocean.
China commissions first Type 054B frigate
As part of its efforts to modernize the naval fleet, the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has commissioned its first Type 054B frigate.
HJSC bags order for construction of four more high-speed patrol ships for ROKN
South Korean shipbuilder HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) has secured an order for four additional high-speed patrol vessels to build for ROK Navy (ROKN).
Indian Navy makes a leap forward as two warships and submarine join the fleet in a ‘historic’ ceremony
The Indian Navy has held a commissioning ceremony for three new naval combatants: INS Surat, the fourth and final P15B guided-missile destroyer; INS Nilgiri, the first P17 stealth frigate; and INS Vaghsheer, the sixth submarine of the P75 project (Scorpene/Kalvari class).
HD HHI kicks off project to build four naval ships for Peruvian Navy
South Korean shipbuilding heavyweight HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) has started a joint project with Peruvian state-owned shipyard SIMA for the construction of four warships.
Indian Navy takes delivery of sixth Scorpene-class submarine, INS Vaghsheer
INS Vaghsheer, the sixth submarine of Project 75 (Scorpene class), was delivered to the Indian Navy on January 9, 2025.
Myanmar Navy commissions two new anti-submarine warships, names largest locally built frigate
On the 77th anniversary of the Myanmar Navy, the navy has marked several milestones in the construction of new naval vessels.
HD Hyundai Heavy to build 4 warships for Peruvian Navy
South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has secured a $463 million order to build four vessels for the Peruvian Navy together with Peru’s state-owned shipbuilder SIMA Peru.
PHOTO+VIDEO: Taiwan’s first homegrown submarine hits the water
Taiwan’s first domestically grown submarine Hai Kun (SS-711) was launched on February 27, to undergo sea acceptance tests, according to Taiwan’s shipbuilder CSBC Corporation.
Keel laid, steel cut for Philippine Navy’s new landing platform docks
The acquisition of the two new landing docks for the Philippine Navy has entered a significant phase following the keel laying and first steel cutting ceremonies on January 22 at the shipbuilding facilities of PT PAL Indonesia in Surabaya.
IRS to provide third-party inspection services for Indian Navy submarine
Classification society Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) will provide third-party inspection services for the INS Sindhukirti submarine which is currently undergoing a ‘normal refit’ at Hindustan Shipyard (HSL), Visakhapatnam. By providing third-party inspection, IRS is taking a step towards increas
HD HHI lays keel for Philippine Navy’s first 3,200-ton corvette
South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) has held a keel-laying ceremony for the Philippine Navy’s first 3,200-ton corvette.
Hanwha Ocean pens $600M deal to build two Ulsan-class Batch-III frigates for ROKN
South Korean shipbuilding giant Hanwha Ocean, formerly DSME, has signed a contract to build two next-generation Ulsan-class Batch-III frigates for the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN).
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