Vessels
VIDEO: India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier sets out on second sea trials
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has revealed that the country’s first indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC) INS Vikrant departed for its second round of sea trials as the ship prepares for delivery.
South Korean authorities team up on naval vessel technologies
The Korean Register (KR), a not-for-profit classification society offering verification and certification services for ships, and the South Korea Coast Guard (KCG) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to exchange the expertise in technologies of naval vessels.
China commissions its largest ocean-going patrol ship
China has commissioned its largest patrol vessel in Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province to enhance maritime security operations in the deep sea.
Rolls-Royce to work on electrification of Indian Navy’s “fleet of the future”
As part of the UK’s upcoming Carrier Strike Group tour, UK-based engineering company Rolls-Royce wants to explore opportunities for partnering with the Indian Navy with end-to-end solutions for the electrification of future warships.
VIDEO: BAE Systems rolls out 1st Hunter-class frigate program unit
Arms, security, and aerospace company BAE Systems Australia has completed the structural manufacture of the first prototyping unit built for the Hunter-class frigate program.
DSME launches South Korea’s next-gen submarine rescue vessel
South Korean shipbuilding company Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has launched a new next-generation submarine rescue ship at its Okpo shipyard built for the Republic of Korea Navy.
Indian Coast Guard welcomes new Sankalp-class OPV
The fourth Sankap-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV), designed and built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), was delivered to the Indian Coast Guard on 30 September 2021.
HHI floats out third KSS-III submarine built for South Korean Navy
South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has launched the third 3000-ton KSS-III submarine built for the Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN).
DSME to build new KSS-III submarine for ROK Navy
South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has signed a contract with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) for the construction of the 3,000-ton class submarine.
Royal Navy patrol vessels begin Indo-Pacific deployment
Royal Navy offshore patrol vessels HMS Tamar and HMS Spey have departed Portsmouth in advance of their deployment to the Indo-Pacific.
South Korean Navy test-fires SLBM from 1st indigenous ballistic missile sub
South Korean Navy has test-fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from its first indigenous ballistic missile submarine.
Australian Navy awards towage contract to Svitzer
Australia’s towage provider Svitzer has signed a contract with the Australian Department of Defence to provide towage services for Royal Australian Navy.
Babcock, Hyundai Heavy to build S. Korea’s 1st aircraft carrier
UK-based aerospace, defense and security company Babcock has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) to build South Korea’s first light aircraft carrier.
Indian Coast Guard commissions final Vikram-class OPV
The Indian Coast Guard has commissioned its seventh and final Vikram-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV), ICGS Vigraha.