What is Project 18A, and why is the Navy embarking on building futuristic warships? | Explained
What is Project 18A, and why is the Navy embarking on building futuristic warships? The Indian Navy is preparing for a major transformation of its surface combat fleet with Project 18A, an ambitious programme to develop next-generation stealth guided-missile destroyers
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The Indian Navy’s next-generation destroyer programme envisages larger, stealthier and more heavily armed warships, designed to meet emerging maritime threats and strengthen India’s ability to project power across the Indo-Pacific.
The Indian Navy is preparing for a major transformation of its surface combat fleet with Project 18A, an ambitious programme to develop next-generation stealth guided-missile destroyers. Estimated to cost around ₹80,000 crore, the programme envisages warships significantly larger and more technologically advanced than the Navy’s existing frontline destroyers. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has accorded in-principle approval to the programme, marking an important step towards its implementation.
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