US Navy Unveils 30-Year ‘Golden Fleet’ Modernization Plan to Reach 450+ Ships
The US Navy has released a three-decade shipbuilding plan aimed at expanding its fleet beyond 450 vessels in the early 2030s while overhauling acquisition practices and rebuilding the maritime industrial base.
Global Combat Ship Program Expands to Four Members With Norway Entry
Norway has officially joined the user group under the Global Combat Ship program, a multinational defense alliance to build up to 34 modern surface combatants for the UK, Australia, and Canada.
Fincantieri to Transform Italian Navy Patrol Frigates Into Full Combat Standard
Fincantieri has signed an agreement to upgrade the Italian Navy’s Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura multipurpose offshore patrol frigates into “full combat” systems.
Navantia Positions ALFA 4000 for Sweden’s Luleå Frigate Program
Navantia has confirmed it is offering its ALFA 4000 frigate to Sweden as a low-risk option for the NATO country’s planned four-ship Luleå program, promising delivery of two vessels in 2030 and two in 2031.
France Orders Fifth FDI Frigate From Naval Group
France has formalized the order for a fifth Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention (FDI) frigate from Naval Group.
Indian Navy Boosts Fleet With Frigates, Corvettes, Survey Vessel
The Indian Navy has taken delivery of multiple domestically built vessels, marking key shipbuilding milestones and underscoring its push for defense self-reliance.
Guide to the FDI Frigate: A New Generation Surface Combatant
Explore the FDI frigate, from its modern sensors and weapons to the modular systems strengthening surface warfare and maritime defense for allied fleets.
Babcock Completes Float-Off of Second British Inspiration Frigate
Babcock International Group has conducted the float-off of the UK Royal Navy’s second Inspiration-class (Type 31) frigate.
Naval Group, Metlen to Expand Cooperation on Submarines, Warships
French company Naval Group and Athens-based Metlen have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand their partnership on submarine and surface combatant programs.
Canada Debuts US-Made MK 54 Torpedo in Live Test
The Royal Canadian Navy has tested the US-built MK 54 lightweight torpedo, validating its performance as the latest addition to the frigate fleet’s anti-submarine warfare arsenal.
Hyundai Eyes Spot on Saudi Warship Program at World Defense Show
South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries will advance its planned bid for Saudi Arabia’s next-generation frigate program at the biennial World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, the Middle East’s largest defense exhibition.
US Greenlights $1.7B Materials Sale for Spain’s F100 Frigate Mid-Life Upgrade
The US State Department has approved a $1.7-billion foreign military sale to Spain in support of its F100 frigate mid-life upgrade program.
ST Engineering Lays Keel of Singapore’s 2nd Victory Warship
ST Engineering has conducted the keel-laying ceremony for the Republic of Singapore Navy’s second Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel.
Babcock to Transfer Arrowhead 140 Frigate Designs to Indonesia
Babcock has secured its first work order under the 4-billion-pound ($5.3 billion) Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) between the UK and Indonesia.
Germany Prepares to Buy MEKO A-200 Frigates After F126 Delays
Germany is reportedly preparing a formal purchase contract for frigates from German shipbuilder TKMS as a stopgap navy capability, following lengthened delays of the originally planned F126 frigates.
Missile Frigate With Extended Deck, New Main Gun Enters Chinese Waters
China is boosting its naval firepower with an upgraded Type 054A missile frigate featuring a larger gun and an extended flight deck.
Pakistan Fires LY‑80(N) Missile From PNS Taimur Frigate in Live-Fire Exercise
Pakistan has successfully conducted a live-fire test of a Chinese-made surface-to-air missile from a Type 054A/P guided-missile frigate.
Homegrown Power Hits the Water: Indonesia Builds Own Arrowhead 140 Frigate
KRI Balaputradewa-322 is Indonesia’s Arrowhead 140-class frigate, measuring 140 meters in length, displacing 6,626 tons, powered by CODAD engines reaching 28 knots, and armed with two 76mm cannons.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Launches Japan’s Final Mogami-Class Frigate
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has launched the 12th and final Mogami-class frigate for the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force at its Nagasaki shipyard.
Greece Receives First FDI Frigate From Naval Group
Greece has taken delivery of its first defense and intervention (FDI) frigate from Naval Group: the HS Kimon (F601).
Second Philippine Navy Miguel Malvar Warship Enters Service
The Philippine Navy has formally inducted its second Miguel Malvar-class frigate, the BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07), at the Naval Operating Base Subic in Zambales.
US Navy Cancels Development of Four Constellation Warships
The US Navy is terminating the last four ships in the Constellation-class guided-missile frigate program, keeping only the first two under construction at Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Wisconsin.
Australia Locks in Local Steel Deal for Navy’s Hunter Frigates
BAE Systems Australia and Melbourne-based BlueScope Steel have signed a five-year framework agreement to supply locally-made steel for the Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class frigate program.
New Zealand Mulls Japan’s Next-Gen Mogami Frigates as Pacific Pressures Grow
New Zealand is exploring the possibility of introducing Japan’s upgraded Mogami-class stealth frigate, known as the New FFM, as part of its fleet renewal plan.
