Vessels
Indian Navy lays keel of 4th next-gen OPV
The Indian Navy has held a keel-laying ceremony for the fourth next-generation offshore patrol vessel (OPV) at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL).
Hanwha Ocean unites with Polish shipbuilding duo to work on Orka submarine project
Hanwha Ocean has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Polish shipyards PGZ Stocznia Wojenna (PGZ SW) and Nauta Shipyard to strengthen cooperation in naval shipbuilding and maintenance.
GRSE emerges as lowest bidder for Indian Navy’s five next-generation corvette project
Indian shipbuilder Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) has emerged as the lowest bidder for the construction of next-generation corvettes (NGC) for the Indian Navy.
Philippine Coast Guard orders 40 fast patrol boats from France’s OCEA
OCEA has signed a contract with the Department of Transportation of the Republic of the Philippines for the supply of 40 fast patrol boats with associated integrated logistic support and maintenance services.
Philippine Navy commissions two new naval vessels
During the Philippine Navy’s 127th Anniversary celebration, the navy christened and commissioned two new naval vessels, BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG06) and BRP Albert Majini (PG909).
Japan welcomes seventh Mogami-class frigate
Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has held a delivery ceremony for the newest Mogami-class frigate built for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
ABS and HD Hyundai sign MoU to develop international naval ships
American classification society ABS and South Korean heavyweight HD Hyundai have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that opens the door for joint development projects to develop international naval ships.
Singapore orders two more Invincible-class submarines from TKMS
German shipbuilding major thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has signed a contract with Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) for the construction of two additional Type 218SG submarines.
GRSE hands over new ASW SWC INS Arnala to Indian Navy
Indian shipbuilder Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) has delivered the new anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW SWC) to the Indian Navy.
GRSE lays keel for Indian Navy’s 4th NGOPV
Indian shipbuilding company Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) has laid the keel of the fourth next-generation offshore patrol vessel (NGOPV).
Indonesia: Second Bung Karno-class corvette enters service
The Indonesian Navy commissioned its second Bung Karno-class corvette KRI Bung Hatta in a ceremony at PT Karimun Anugrah Sejati’s shipyard in Batam, on April 17, 2025.
Pakistan: Damen-built OPV PNS Yamama enters service
In a ceremony held at Jinnah Naval Base, Ormara, the Pakistan Navy marked a significant milestone with the commissioning of its fourth offshore patrol vessel (OPV), PNS Yamama.
Navantia secures deal to upgrade Thai Navy’s amphibious ship
Spanish shipbuilding major Navantia has secured a contract to support the Royal Thai Navy in its project to enhance the capability of the landing platform dock (LPD) HTMS Chang (792).
Philippine Coast Guard signs maintenance contract with French company
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has signed a maintenance contract with French shipbuilding company OCEA to strengthen and maintain the operational readiness and sustainability of the PCG’s fleet of French-built patrol vessels.