Vessels
Japan launches fourth multi-mission Mogami-class frigate
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has revealed that its fourth Mogami-class frigate Mikuma was launched on 10 December at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works.
Indian Navy’s new survey vessel hits the water
Sandhayak, the first of the four Indian Navy’s survey vessels (large), was launched in Kolkata on 5 December.
CSL cuts steel for two Indian Navy’s anti-submarine warfare vessels
Indian Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has held a steel-cutting ceremony for two anti-submarine warfare shallow water crafts (ASWSWCs) built for the Indian Navy.
Peruvian Navy takes over ROK Navy’s Pohang-class corvette
On 26 November, the Peruvian Navy took delivery of its new Pohang-class corvette BAP Guise from the Republic of Korea Navy (ROK Navy).
South Korean Navy commissions 4th Yangyang-class minesweeper
The South Korean Navy has commissioned its fourth Yangyang-class minesweeper at a ceremony held on 19 November.
Indian Navy commissions Project 15B destroyer INS Visakhapatnam
INS Visakhapatnam, a P15B stealth guided missile destroyer, was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 21 November at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding launches second PCG’s MRRV
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, held a launching ceremony for the second of two large multi-role response vessels (MRRVs) being built for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).
Indian Navy presses ahead with fleet expansion, plans to commission 2 new vessels
The Indian Navy has proceeded with its fleet expansion by revealing its plans to commission two naval vessels by the end of the month.
South Korean Navy commissions fourth Daegu-class frigate
The Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy has commissioned its fourth Daegu-class FFX Batch II frigate built by local shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI).
Fourth Scorpene-class sub delivered to Indian Navy
Indian Navy has taken the delivery of its fourth Scorpene-class submarine as part of the country’s Project P-75.
Hyundai Heavy wins order for Korean Navy’s 2nd next-gen Aegis destroyer
South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has received a contract to build the second next-generation Aegis destroyer for the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN).
South Korea to equip major warships with homegrown interception system
South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has revealed that the country plans to launch a project to develop a domestically-built naval interception system with the aim to further improve its naval capabilities.
Indian Navy’s new P11356 frigate launched in Russia
The seventh frigate of P1135.6 class built for the Indian Navy was launched at Yantar shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia on 28 October.
US Navy’s warships join growing military armada in South China Sea
US Navy Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Izumo-class helicopter destroyer JS Kaga (DDH 184) are conducting bilateral operations in the South China Sea.