Vessels
Türkiye enriches naval fleet with new Reis-class submarine and naval platforms
Türkiye has enriched its naval fleet with the induction of a new submarine and unmanned systems at a ceremony in Istanbul, highlighting both technological progress and the growing role of domestic industry in naval defense.
MHI rolls out Japan’s new 3,900-ton Mogami-class frigate
Japanese conglomerate Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has held a launching and naming ceremony for the twelfth Mogami-class frigate, Yoshii, built for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
Pakistan Navy: Fourth Hangor-class submarine hits the water in China
The fourth Hangor-class submarine of Pakistan Navy, named Ghazi, has been launched at Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company, Shuangliu Base at Wuhan, China.
Indian Navy commissions first of five new domestic diving support craft
The Indian Navy has commissioned DSC A20, the first of the five diving support craft (DSC), built indigenously by Titagarh Rail System Limited.
HJSC scores MRO deal for US Navy’s logistics support vessel
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) has secured its first contract for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of the US Navy’s logistics support vessel.
ROKN’s new naval vessel quartet christened in Busan
South Korean shipbuilder HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) has held a christening ceremony for four newly built high-speed naval vessels built to bolster the Republic of Korea Navy’s coastal defense capabilities.
MDL inks MoU with Indian and Brazilian navies for Scorpène sub maintenance
Indian shipbuilder Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Navy (IN) and the Brazilian Navy (BN) to strengthen cooperation in the maintenance of Scorpène-class submarines and other naval ships.
Philippine Navy commissions second Miguel Malvar-class frigate
The Philippine Navy has placed its second Miguel Malvar-class frigate, BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07), into active service following a christening and commissioning ceremony held on December 2, 2025, at Naval Operating Base–Subic, Zambales.
Fourth Project 17A frigate joins Indian Navy’s fleet
Taragiri (Yard 12653), the fourth ship of Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) and the third built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilding Ltd (MDL), has been delivered to the Indian Navy.
India’s first Mahe-class ASW-SWC enters service
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Mahe, the first of the indigenously designed and built Mahe-class anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW-SWC), during a ceremony held at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.
Navantia and Thales sign agreement to modernize Royal Thai Navy’s fleet
Spanish shipbuilder Navantia and French defense technology company Thales have signed an agreement to support the modernization of the Royal Thai Navy’s fleet.
Indian Navy commissions third survey vessel
INS Ikshak, the third of the survey vessel large (SVL), was commissioned into the Indian Navy in a ceremonial event at Naval Base, Kochi, on November 6, 2025.
HD Hyundai Heavy and SIMA Peru to develop next-gen submarines for Peruvian Navy
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Peru’s state-owned SIMA Peru to collaborate on the design and construction of submarines for the Peruvian Navy.
ST Engineering launches Singapore’s first Victory-class MRCV
ST Engineering has launched the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)’s first Victory-class multi-role combat vessel (MRCV), Victory, at its Benoi Yard.