Vessels
GSL splashes sixth fast patrol vessel for Indian Coast Guard
Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has launched ICGS Atal (Yard 1275), the sixth in a series of eight indigenously designed fast patrol vessels (FPVs) being constructed for the Indian Coast Guard.
Indian Navy: Third Nilgiri-class frigate delivered
Himgiri (Yard 3022), the third ship of Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) and the first of the class built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), has been delivered to the Indian Navy.
Indian Coast Guard: Keel laid for first next-gen OPV at MDL
The keel-laying ceremony of Yard 16401, the first of six next-generation offshore patrol vessels (NGOPVs) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), was held at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL).
Indonesia orders two MILGEM Istif-class frigates from Turkish TAIS Shipyards
Indonesia’s Ministry of Defense has signed a contract with Türkiye’s TAIS Shipyards for the construction of two MILGEM Istif-class frigates.
Indonesia’s Scorpène evolved submarine program kicks off after contract activation
The contract for the delivery of two Scorpène evolved submarines to be built in, by, and for Indonesia, within Indonesian shipyard PT PAL, through a transfer of technology from French shipbuilder Naval Group, has entered into force on July 23, 2025.
MHI launches, names Japan’s 11th Mogami-class frigate
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has held a launching and naming ceremony for the eleventh Mogami-class frigate built for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
India commissions latest Project 1135.6 frigate in Russia
The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Tamal (F 71), the eighth multi-role stealth frigate in the series of Project 1135.6 vessels at Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad, Russia.
UK sells Royal Marines’ hovercraft trio to Pakistan Navy
Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), a part of the UK’s Ministry of Defense, has completed the sale of three landing craft air cushion (light) (LCAC(L)) hovercraft and all associated spares to the Pakistan Navy.
Indian Navy: Steel cut for fourth FSS at HSL
The Indian Navy has held a steel-cutting ceremony for the fourth of the five fleet support ships (FSSs) at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL).
MHI hands over eighth Mogami-class frigate to Japan
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Maritime Systems, a subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), has delivered the eighth Mogami-class frigate, JS Yubetsu, to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
Indian Navy commissions first ASW shallow water craft
The Indian Navy has commissioned its first anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW SWC) at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam.
Indian Coast Guard launches fifth fast patrol vessel at GSL
Achal, the fifth fast patrol vessel (FPV) in a series of eight being constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), has been launched.
FET to supply submarine rescue vehicle to Indoneasian Navy
Forum Energy Technologies (FET) has signed a contract to supply a submarine rescue vehicle system (SRV) for use by the Indonesian Navy.
Philippine Navy launches first-in-class OPV BRP Rajah Sulayman in South Korea
The Philippine Navy has launched BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS20), the first vessel in a new class of offshore patrol vessels designed to enhance maritime security.