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India Commissions Its First ASW-SWC Corvette - Naval News

3 days ago | navalnews.com | Dimitris Mitsopoulos

On June 18, 2025, the Indian Navy commissioned the first of 16 Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), essentially a light corvette, to enhance the protection of its vast coastline against subsurface threats such as submarines, midget submarines and unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs).
Video: Exclusive tour of SIMA Peru shipyard

4 days ago | navalnews.com | Xavier Vavasseur

Naval News takes you on an exclusive tour of the SIMA Peru shipyard. The facility at SIMA (Industrial Services of the Navy) located in Callao near the capital city, Lima, has been building ships and boats since the mid-1800s. Today, SIMA Peru plays a key role in the renewal of the Peruvian Navy (Marina de Guerra del Perú) fleet following an agreement with HD HHI of South Korea.
Norway to develop and produce USV in Ukraine

4 days ago | navalnews.com | Xavier Vavasseur

Norway’s Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) has signed an agreement with an undisclosed Ukrainian industrial player for the development of unmanned surface vessels (USV), or drone boats, equipped with weapon stations from KONGSBERG. The government of Norway has previously allocated approximately NOK 6.7 billion in 2025 to support the Maritime Capability Coalition, co-led with the United Kingdom.
Indonesia Eyes Giuseppe Garibali Aircraft Carrier Procurement

6 days ago | navalnews.com | Tayfun Ozberk

At the Indodefence 2025 exhibition held in Jakarta between 11–14 June, Indonesia’s leading defence company REPUBLIKORP (with local shipyard PT Palindo Marine) presented a scale model of a naval fleet at its booth. The display featured a notional aircraft carrier, a stealth corvette, a compact submarine, a fast attack craft, and an unmanned surface vehicle (USV).
Edge Group Details Progress on Naval Programs at Indo Defence

1 week ago | navalnews.com | Tayfun Ozberk

The company signed a major contract with Kuwait to supply eight Falaj-3 class corvettes, marking ADSB’s largest-ever export deal. Valued at approximately USD 2.45 billion, the contract positions Edge Group as the prime contractor, with ADSB responsible for the construction of all vessels and the integration of onboard weapons and sensors, according to AlRousi.
Japan Commissions Eighth Mogami-class Frigate ‘Yubetsu’ 「ゆうべつ」

1 week ago | navalnews.com | Kosuke Takahashi

Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Maritime Systems Co., Ltd. held a delivery ceremony and a “self-defense ship flag raising ceremony” today for the Yubetsu (ゆうべつ). The event means the ship, the eighth Mogami-class FFM, was officially commissioned with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). JS Yubetsu was inducted into Escort Division 15, headquartered at the Ominato naval base in Aomori Prefecture. This is the first deployment of the Mogami-class to Ominato.
General Atomics brings Saab onboard for MQ-9B AEW mission package

1 week ago | navalnews.com | Richard Scott

Announced at the Paris Air Show on 16 June, the new AEW mission package will be compatible with the carrier-capable MQ-9B short take-off and landing (STOL) variant being developed by GA-ASI, as well as the standard MQ-9B air vehicle. AEW flight demonstrations are planned to start on the MQ-9B next year, with the UK Royal Navy’s (RN’s) Carrier Strike Airborne Early Warning requirement already emerging as a major opportunity.
Leonardo and Baykar Establish LBA Systems JV For Unmanned Technologies

1 week ago | navalnews.com | Tayfun Ozberk

Leonardo press releaseLeonardo and Baykar will be equal shareholders (50% each) in the new company, named LBA Systems, which will have its legal and operational headquarters in Italy. The Joint Venture leverages strong industrial synergies and will encompass the design, development, production, and maintenance of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). “Today we sign a new strategic international alliance, establishing a key player in the field of unmanned technologies.
Naval Group and Royal IHC Sign Contract for Dutch Navy's Orka-class Submarine Projects

1 week ago | navalnews.com | Tayfun Ozberk

The contract marked a significant milestone in the implementation of the Replacement of the Netherlands Submarine Capability (RNSC) program.
UK declared FOC for Crowsnest airborne surveillance and control

1 week ago | navalnews.com | Richard Scott

The UK Royal Navy (RN) has confirmed that its carrier-borne Crowsnest airborne surveillance and control (ASaC) role fit system has reached Full Operating Capability (FOC). In a 25 April media release, the service said the FOC milestone was achieved at the end of March 2025, just weeks prior to the deployment of Crowsnest-configured Merlin HM2 helicopters with the CSG25 carrier strike group.