Vessels
KHI floats out Japan’s sixth Taigei-class submarine
Japanese shipbuilder Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) has held a ceremony marking the launch of the submarine Sougei, built for the Japan Ministry of Defense (MOD).
Indian Navy decommissions two naval ships after 30+ years of service
Indian naval ship Abhay and naval fast attack craft (INFAC) T-82 were decommissioned at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, after rendering more than three decades of service in the Indian Navy.
HD HHI kicks off MRO project for US Navy’s auxiliary ship
South Korean shipbuilding heavyweight HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) has launched its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) project for the US Navy auxiliary ship.
Indian Navy commissions INS Androth, second ASW-SWC
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Androth, the second anti-submarine warfare shallow-water craft (ASW-SWC), on October 6, 2025, in a ceremonial event held at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam.
GSL delivers new fast patrol ship to Indian Coast Guard
Indian shipbuilder Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has delivered ICGS Akshar (Yard 1276), the second unit in a series of eight new fast patrol vessels being built for the Indian Coast Guard.
Indian Navy welcomes first indigenously made diving support craft
DSC A20, the first indigenously designed and constructed diving support craft, was delivered by Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL) to the Indian Navy on September 16, 2025, at Kolkata.
HD HHI launches ROKN’s second Sejong the Great-class (Batch II) destroyer
South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) has held a launching ceremony for the Dasan Jeong Yak-yongham.
Philippine Navy welcomes second Miguel Malvar-class frigate
The Philippine Navy has marked the arrival of the second Miguel Malvar-class corvette, BRP Diego Silang.
GRSE hands over second ASW SWC to Indian Navy
Indian shipbuilder Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) has delivered the second in a series of eight new anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft for the Indian Navy.
Singapore to acquire four P-8A Poseidon aircraft to strengthen maritime security
Singapore will acquire four Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft from the United States as part of a major effort to modernise the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF) maritime capabilities.
Indian Navy commissions Project 17A frigate duo
Two multi-mission stealth frigates of Project 17A, INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, were commissioned into the Indian Navy on August 26, 2025.
US defense firm partners with Strategic Marine to build warships in Asia
Singapore shipbuilder Strategic Marine and Houston-headquartered defense company Eureka Naval Craft have joined forces to ramp up production of warships in Asia.
Pakistan Navy floats out third Hangor-class submarine in China
The Pakistan Navy has held a launching ceremony for the third Hangor-class submarine, PNS Mangro, at the Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company.
Indian Navy set to commission P17A frigate duo
The Indian Navy is preparing to commission two advanced P17A frigates, Udaygiri (F35) and Himgiri (F34), on August 26, 2025.