Weapons Systems
India pens deal for BrahMos fire control systems and launchers
Indra unveils new cruise missile designed for mass attacks
Japan receives ninth Mogami-class frigate Natori
Japan has received frigate Natori from local shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), marking the delivery of the ninth vessel in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s (JMSDF) Mogami-class program.
Malaysia demands $250M compensation from Norway over cancelled missile deal
Malaysia is seeking more than $250 million in compensation from Norway after Oslo revoked export approvals for a naval strike missile system intended for the Royal Malaysian Navy.
Norway halts NSM missile exports to Malaysia, triggering diplomatic backlash
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has strongly objected to Norway’s decision to revoke the export licence for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) system and its associated launcher systems, following a telephone conversation with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Pakistan Navy conducts live-fire test of indigenous anti-ship ballistic missile (VIDEO)
The Pakistan Navy has carried out a successful live-fire test of an indigenously developed ship-launched anti-ship ballistic missile, marking a significant step in its evolving maritime strike capabilities.
LIG Nex1 to work on next-gen variant of Blue Shark anti-submarine torpedo
South Korea’s LIG Nex1 has been selected to develop an improved variant of the K745 Cheong Sangeo (Blue Shark) lightweight anti-submarine torpedo.
USS Ronald Reagan pays visit to Singapore
The US Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) arrived in the Republic of Singapore for a scheduled port call on 22 July, marking the first time the carrier has visited the country since 2019.
South Korea wants to buy MK 54 lightweight torpedoes from US
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible foreign military sale to the Republic of Korea of MK 54 lightweight torpedoes, the US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) revealed.
Indian Navy decommissions INS Sindhudhvaj after 35 years
Indian Navy has decommissioned INS Sindhudhvaj, the Russian-built Kilo-class submarine, after 35 years of service. The decommissioning event took place on 16 July and was attended by 15 of the former commanding officers and 26 commissioning crew veterans. The Sindhudhvaj submarine had many firsts du
Philippine Navy’s second 2,600-ton frigate launched in South Korea
South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has launched the Philippine Navy’s second multi-dimensional frigate. The launching ceremony for BRP Antonio Luna took place in Ulsan on November 8. The 2,600-ton ship is part of the navy’s two-unit Frigate Acquisition Project. The first ship, B
Turkey commissions final Ada-class corvette Kinaliada
A steel-cutting ceremony for the first MILGEM ship for the Pakistan Navy was held on the same day.
Japan in charge of trilateral naval drill Malabar for first time
Malabar is a long-standing exercise between Japan, India and the US.
Sea phase of Singapore-India-Thailand exercise kicks off
The sea phase of the inaugural Singapore India Thailand Maritime Exercise (SITMEX-19) commenced in the Andaman Sea on September 18, 2019, the Indian Navy said. The trilateral exercise involving the Indian Navy, the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) is taking place from S