HD Hyundai Heavy Industries – The Defense Post

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 -

26 January

Asia Pacific

The BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20) offshore patrol vessel

Rojoef Manuel

Philippine Navy Receives First Rajah Sulayman Patrol Boat From S. Korea

The Philippine Navy has accepted the lead Rajah Sulayman-class offshore patrol vessel from South Korea as part of a 2022 contract.

Dec- 2025 -

30 December

Asia Pacific

Giulia Bernacchi

Philippines Orders Two More Next-Gen Frigates From South Korea

South Korea will supply two additional next-generation frigates to the Philippine Navy under a contract valued at $587 million.

3 December

Asia Pacific

Philippine Navy's second Miguel Malvar-class frigate, the BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07)

Rojoef Manuel

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.

Nov- 2025 -

14 November

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

A New Breed of Autonomous Warships Rises From Anduril-HD Hyundai Partnership

Dual-use ASVs from Anduril and HD Hyundai are designed with modular containerized payloads, a central superstructure with 360-degree awareness, and a steel hull for durability.

12 November

Asia Pacific

Philippine Navy's future offshore patrol vessel design.

Rojoef Manuel

Lead Philippine Navy Patrol Boat Undergoes Sea Trials in S. Korea

The Philippine Navy’s first Sulayman-class offshore patrol vessel, the BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20), has begun sea trials off South Korea.

12 November

Asia Pacific

Jodesz Gavilan

Hyundai Partners With Cochin Shipyard on India’s Landing Ships Program

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has struck a partnership with Cochin Shipyard to collaborate on the Indian Navy’s landing ship program.

3 November

Americas

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries sign submarine deal with Peru.

Giulia Bernacchi

HD Hyundai, SIMA Ink Agreement to Co-Develop Submarines for Peru

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has signed a preliminary agreement with Peru’s SIMA to jointly develop and build submarines for the Peruvian Navy.

Oct- 2025 -

21 October

Europe

Republic of Korea navy Sohn Won-yil-class submarine ROKS Lee Beom-seok (SS 081) sails during the force integration phase of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, July 22. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Terrin Hartman)

Rojoef Manuel

South Korea’s Hyundai Joins Race for Future Greek Submarines

South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries has unveiled its submarine designs and bid for the Hellenic Navy’s multibillion-euro naval modernization program.

Sep- 2025 -

5 September

Asia Pacific

Rojoef Manuel

South Korean Shipbuilders to Merge for Expanded Defense Support, Global Reach

South Korean conglomerate HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering has announced the approval to merge HD Hyundai Mipo and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries into a single entity.

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