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Feb- 2026 -

10 February

Aerial view of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' Ulsan yard

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.

Jan- 2026 -

30 January

Europe

The Spanish Armada guided-missile frigate Álvaro de Bazán, pictured, steams alongside the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) prior to a replenishment-at-sea as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Oct. 7, 2022. The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is on its inaugural deployment conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navy’s commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict free Atlantic region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sawyer Connally)

Rojoef Manuel

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.

29 January

Asia Pacific

ST Engineering and Republic of Singapore Navy's representatives at the keel-laying ceremony of the second Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel

Rojoef Manuel

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.

23 January

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

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.

22 January

Europe

MEKO A-200 frigate. Photo: ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems

Christine Casimiro

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.

13 January

Asia Pacific

Ethan M. Encarnacion

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.

12 January

Arms

Christine Casimiro

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.

Dec- 2025 -

29 December

Asia Pacific

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

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.

26 December

Asia Pacific