
Nirdeshak, the second of the four large survey vessels being built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in collaboration with L&T Shipbuilding for the Indian Navy, was launched on 26 May at Kattupalli, Chennai.

The Indian Navy has launched two frontline warships, Surat, a Project 15B destroyer (Visakhapatnam-class), and Udaygiri, a Project 17A frigate (Nilgiri-class) at a ceremony held at Mazgaon Docks Limited, Mumbai.

The Republic of Korea Navy has launched four new Chamsuri II-class patrol boats under the PKX-B patrol boat program.

The Indian Navy has launched its sixth and final Scorpene-class submarine INS Vagsheer.

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has commissioned the first advanced light helicopter (ALH) MK III Squadron to bolster maritime security.

Indian Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for the construction of eight fast patrol vessels for the Indian Coast Guard.

The Indian Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with M/s Larsen & Toubro for acquisition of two multi-purpose vessels (MPVs) for the Indian Navy.

South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has launched the eight and final Daegu-class (FFX-II) frigate Chuncheon built for the South Korean Navy.

The Indonesian Navy launched two new fast patrol ships PC-60 M on 21 March at PT Caputra Mitra Sejati shipyard.

The Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) has commissioned its first Mogami-class multi-mission frigate JS Kumano.

South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UK-based shipbuilding company Babcock International for strategic cooperation in developing warship technologies.

The Indian Coast Guard has commissioned the fifth warship in the series of 105-meter long offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) ICGS Saksham at Goa Shipyard.

Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has revealed that the navy’s first Taigei-class submarine entered service.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has hosted a welcoming ceremony for its new multi-role response vessel MRRV-9701, dubbed to be one of the two largest MRRVs in the coast guard.