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Trump namedrops Korean shipbuilder for 'Golden Fleet' initiative

Korean shipbuilders and defense firms are preparing to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s so-called Golden Fleet battleship initiative, as bilateral shipbuilding cooperation — “Make American Shipbuilding Great Again” — begins to gain full momentum.

2025-12-23

U.S. chief of naval operations visits HD Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard to discuss cooperation

Admiral Daryl Caudle, U.S. chief of naval operations, visited HD Hyundai Heavy Industries on Saturday to explore opportunities for naval cooperation under the Korea-U.S. shipbuilding initiative known as MASGA (Make America Shipbuilding Great Again).

2025-11-16

HD Hyundai signs MOU on naval shipbuilding program with India's Cochin Shipyard

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is partnering with India’s state-owned Cochin Shipyard to enter the country’s naval shipbuilding market, with an agreement signed on Monday to jointly pursue a landing platform dock program for the Indian Navy.

2025-11-11

HD Hyundai Heavy wins 435.3 billion won order to build 2 container ships

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries said Monday it has won a 435.3 billion won ($299.3 million) deal to build two large container vessels from Thai-based container shipper Regional Container Lines.

2025-11-10

HD Hyundai provides financial support to families of shipyard accident victims

HD Hyundai’s foundation has provided living expenses to families of workers killed in industrial accidents at its shipyards, Korea’s largest shipbuilder said on Tuesday.

2025-09-23

For Korean firms to win Canada's sub contract, Seoul should buy choppers, experts say

The success of a joint bid by Hanwha Ocean and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for the multibillion-dollar Canadian Patrol Submarine Project will require an offset package, and firefighting helicopters are a practical and appealing option for Seoul.

2025-09-19

Hyundai Heavy, Mipo to merge as defense vessel demand rises

Shipyards HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and HD Hyundai Mipo will merge as demand for naval defense vessels rises globally, with the potential to claim up to 40 percent of the local market.

2025-08-27

HD HHI secures first U.S. Navy deal under 'MASGA' investment initiative

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has secured a maintenance, repair and overhaul contract to work on the USNS Alan Shepard, marking a significant U.S. Navy deal post-tariff agreement.

2025-08-06

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries holds launch ceremony for Philippine Navy's patrol vessel

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries said Thursday it has held a launch ceremony for the first of six offshore patrol vessels ordered by the Philippine Navy, part of Manila's ongoing naval modernization push.

2025-06-12

HD Hyundai to unveil new naval vessels at Madex 2025

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) will unveil a new lineup of advanced naval platforms, including export frigates and unmanned vessels at Madex 2025 in Busan from Wednesday to Saturday.

2025-05-26