Malaysia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Türkiye for the procurement of a multi-purpose mission ship (MMPS) which will be built for the Malaysian Coast Guard (Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA).
The U.S. Navy’s Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah has participated in the French Navy-led multilateral training exercise La Perouse 2025, alongside other allied and partner nations, in the vicinity of the Indian Ocean.
The Australian Department of Defense has taken delivery of the first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel, NUSHIP Arafura, for further testing and evaluation ahead of delivery to the Royal Australian Navy.
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has concluded a contract with the Indonesian Maritime Security Agency (BAKAMLA) for the construction of an offshore patrol vessel (OPV).
Babcock Australasia has secured the first Global Supply Chain (GSC) Program contracts for the maintenance work on a Royal New Zealand Navy’s (RNZN) frigate.
The Australian Government has decided to invest an additional $262 million to support local defense industry uplift and develop Australia’s AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine supply chain.
Republic of Korea’s (ROK’s) Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has contracted local aerospace and arms manufacturer LIG Nex1 to work on the reconnaissance unmanned surface vehicle (USV) system development project.
Naval power has emerged as a central element in these power struggles, with nations increasingly focused on enhancing their maritime capabilities and expanding their fleets.
The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has launched its first Type 076 new-generation amphibious assault ship.
Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has held a naming and launching ceremony for Mogami-class frigate for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
Shipbuilder Austal Australia has been awarded a contract extension for the construction of two additional evolved Cape-class patrol boats (ECCPBs) to be delivered to the Australian Border Force (ABF).
South Korean shipbuilding heavyweight Hanwha Ocean has concluded a contract with Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) to construct the first two ships of the Ulsan-class Batch-IV frigates for the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN).
The Indian Navy has revealed that a steel-cutting ceremony for the first next-generation missile vessel was held at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL).
INS Nirdeshak, the second ship of Survey Vessel (Large) project, was commissioned into the Indian Navy, in a ceremony held today (December 18) at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam.
