Sixth Nilgiri-class frigate Mahendragiri joins Indian Navy

2026年05月01日(金)

AIによるレポート

The Indian Navy took delivery of Mahendragiri, the sixth Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) frigate, on Thursday. Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in Mumbai, it is the fourth from the yard. The induction boosts self-reliance in warship design and construction.

The Indian Navy took delivery of Mahendragiri (Yard 12654) on Thursday, April 30, 2026. It is the sixth ship of the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) and features indigenous stealth capabilities with advanced weaponry.

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in Mumbai constructed it as the fourth in the series from the yard. According to the Indian Navy, the delivery marks a major milestone in India’s push for self-reliance in warship design and construction.

The frigate enhances the Navy's firepower and underscores progress in indigenous defense manufacturing.

President Asif Ali Zardari commissions Pakistan's first Chinese-built Hangor-class submarine at Sanya Port, China, marking a milestone in naval partnership.

Pakistan inducts first Chinese Hangor-class submarine into navy

2026年04月30日(木) AIによるレポート AIによって生成された画像

Pakistan has inducted its first Hangor-class submarine into the navy. The commissioning took place at China's Sanya port, with President Asif Ali Zardari as the chief guest. It forms part of a deal with China for a total of eight such submarines.

India commissions third nuclear submarine INS Aridhaman

India's Navy quietly commissioned its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Aridhaman, in Visakhapatnam on Friday in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The Arihant-class vessel strengthens the country's nuclear triad. Singh described it on social media as 'not words but power'.

Philippine navy announces arrival of second rajah sulayman-class vessel

2026年05月09日(土) AIによるレポート

The Philippine Navy announced the arrival of the BRP Rajah Lakandula, the second of six new offshore patrol vessels, at Subic Bay.

Asia

South Korean navy eyes hull numbers of Chamsuri boats from North Korea clashes

Europe

Sweden to start negotiations for four frigates

Asia

India leads world in ship recycling with 35.4% share

Drone attack hits Indian-crewed tanker Bochem Marengo in Strait of Hormuz

A drone struck the Hong Kong-flagged tanker Bochem Marengo on the night of June 12-13, damaging parts of the vessel but leaving all Indian crew members unharmed.

First Iranian oil tanker heads to Gujarat after US waiver

2026年03月31日(火) AIによるレポート

India has resumed oil trade with Iran after a five-year gap following a US 30-day waiver on sanctions. The Ping Shun tanker, loaded with Iranian crude, is heading to Vadinar port in Gujarat. This delivery comes as Indian refiners face crude shortages.

US Navy attacks tanker with Indian crew off Oman coast

The US Navy attacked the Palau-flagged MT Marivex tanker with 24 Indian crew members off the coast of Oman on Monday, and all were later rescued by the Oman Air Force.

2026/06/24 12:34