Vessels
HHI to build six OPVs for Philippine Navy
South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has received an order to build six offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) for the Philippine Department of National Defense.
Japan’s fifth Mogami-class frigate hits the water
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has held a naming and launching ceremony for the navy’s fifth Mogami-class frigate.
Indian Navy performs same-day keel-laying for three vessels
The Indian Navy has held a keel-laying ceremony for the fourth Sandhayak-class large survey vessel (SVL) and second and third ships of anti-submarine warfare (ASW) shallow water craft (SWC) at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) shipyard.
Chinese Navy’s third and “most advanced” aircraft carrier launched
China launched its third and most advanced aircraft carrier on 17 June at Jiangnan Shipyard, part of China State Shipbuilding Group (CSSC0).
India hands over 12 high-speed guard boats to Vietnam
India has handed over 12 high-speed guard boats to Vietnam Border Guard at Hong Ha Shipyard in Vietnam, marking the completion of a successful project.
India gives go-ahead for purchase of 8 next-gen corvettes under $9.8BN military program
Indian Ministry of Defence has revealed that its Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), in a meeting held on 6 June, gave initial approval to military modernization projects including the purchase of eight next-generation corvettes.
Indian Navy bids adieu to frigate INS Gomati
INS Gomati (F21), a Godavari-class guided-missile frigate of the Indian Navy, has been decommissioned after 34 years of service, the navy said.
Indian Navy’s second large survey vessel hits the water
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.
Indian Navy launches fourth P15B destroyer and third P17A frigate
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.
South Korea launches four new Chamsuri II-class patrol boats
The Republic of Korea Navy has launched four new Chamsuri II-class patrol boats under the PKX-B patrol boat program.
Indian Navy launches final Scorpene-class submarine
The Indian Navy has launched its sixth and final Scorpene-class submarine INS Vagsheer.
Indian Coast Guard commissions first advanced light helicopter MK III Squadron
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has commissioned the first advanced light helicopter (ALH) MK III Squadron to bolster maritime security.
GSL to build eight fast patrol vessels for Indian Coast Guard
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.
Indian Navy to buy two multi-purpose vessels
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.