Vessels
India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier soon to enter service
The Indian Navy is preparing to commission its first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant on 2 September.
LIG Nex1 to work on next-gen variant of Blue Shark anti-submarine torpedo
South Korea’s LIG Nex1 has been selected to develop an improved variant of the K745 Cheong Sangeo (Blue Shark) lightweight anti-submarine torpedo.
GE’s LM2500 engines picked for Indian Navy’s 1st indigenous aircraft carrier
US-based engine supplier General Electric (GE) has revealed that its LM2500 engines were chosen to power the Indian Navy’s first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.
Indian Navy takes delivery of two MH-60 Romeo helicopters
The Indian Navy has taken delivery of two MH-60 Romeo multi-role helicopters.
Indian Navy welcomes first indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant
The Indian Navy has taken delivery of its first domestically-built aircraft carrier Vikrant from shipbuilding company Cochin Shipyard.
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.
HHI gets DNV’s AiP for 2,200-tonne offshore patrol vessel design
Classification society DNV has awarded an approval in principle (AiP) to South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for a new 2,200-ton offshore patrol vessel (OPV) design.
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.
South Korea wants to buy MK 54 lightweight torpedoes from US
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible foreign military sale to the Republic of Korea of MK 54 lightweight torpedoes, the US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) revealed.
Indian Navy decommissions INS Sindhudhvaj after 35 years
Indian Navy has decommissioned INS Sindhudhvaj, the Russian-built Kilo-class submarine, after 35 years of service. The decommissioning event took place on 16 July and was attended by 15 of the former commanding officers and 26 commissioning crew veterans. The Sindhudhvaj submarine had many firsts du
Indian Navy floats out fourth P17A frigate
The Indian Navy has hosted a launching ceremony for the new P17A frigate at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) in Kolkata.
India’s 1st indigenous aircraft carrier wraps up new phase of sea trials
The fourth phase of sea trials for the Indian Navy’s indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC) Vikrant has been successfully completed on 10 July.
Philippine Navy’s fast-attack boats conduct sea trials
The Philippine Navy’s two new fast attack interdiction craft (FAIC) boats have conducted sea trials in Israel with the navy’s inspection team onboard.
Keel laid for Indian Navy’s final P17A frigate
Indian shipbuilding company Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. (MDL) has held a keel-laying ceremony for the seventh and final P17A frigate for the Indian Navy.