Vessels
Hanwha Ocean named preferred bidder for South Korea’s KDDX destroyer program
South Korean shipbuilding major Hanwha Ocean has been selected as the preferred bidder for the detailed design and construction of the lead ship under South Korea’s next-generation KDDX destroyer program.
MHI delivers Japan’s tenth Mogami-class frigate Nagara
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has delivered the warship Nagara to Japan’s Ministry of Defense, the tenth frigate in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s (JMSDF) Mogami-class program.
Airbus, KHI to work on Japanese anti-submarine warfare variant of Eurodrone
Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kawasaki Heavy Industries to work on a Japanese anti-submarine warfare variant of the U950 Eurodrone, Europe’s largest long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS).
Indian Navy commissions three GRSE-built warships
The Indian Navy has commissioned three warships built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), marking a milestone for the country’s indigenous shipbuilding industry.
Skaramangas, HD Hyundai Heavy to collaborate on surface vessel construction
Greek shipbuilder Skaramangas Shipyards and South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly pursue the construction of surface vessels for naval and coast guard missions, targeting opportunities across the European market.
Thailand’s naval aviation fleet to grow with new enhanced Airbus C295 aircraft
The Royal Thai Navy has acquired two Airbus C295 in an enhanced transport configuration that will enable surveillance and search and rescue missions, on top of the logistic operations for Thailand.
Indonesia’s Scorpène evolved submarine enters pre-production phase
Indonesia’s Scorpène-class evolved submarine program has moved into the pre-production phase, signalling progress in one of the country’s most strategically significant naval procurements.
Japan receives ninth Mogami-class frigate Natori
Japan has received frigate Natori from local shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), marking the delivery of the ninth vessel in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s (JMSDF) Mogami-class program.
Malaysia demands $250M compensation from Norway over cancelled missile deal
Malaysia is seeking more than $250 million in compensation from Norway after Oslo revoked export approvals for a naval strike missile system intended for the Royal Malaysian Navy.
Exail, L&T partner on Indian Navy’s MCMVs program
L&T has entered a strategic collaboration with France-based Exail to deliver an unmanned mine countermeasure (MCM) suite for the Indian Navy’s Mine Counter Measure Vessels (MCMVs) program.
Hanwha Ocean’s 2,000-ton export submarine design secures LR’s approval
Classification society Lloyd’s Register has awarded its first Approval in Principle (AiP) for an export submarine design to South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean.
Norway halts NSM missile exports to Malaysia, triggering diplomatic backlash
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has strongly objected to Norway’s decision to revoke the export licence for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) system and its associated launcher systems, following a telephone conversation with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Pakistan Navy’s first Hangor-class submarine enters service
The Pakistan Navy has commissioned its first Hangor-class submarine, PNS/M Hangor, during a ceremony held in Sanya, China.
Saronic, Taiwan’s NCSIST partner on autonomous surface vessels and technologies
Saronic Technologies has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) to explore collaboration on advancing AI-enabled maritime capabilities, including autonomous surface vessels, to help address evolving security cha