Project 18 Next-Generation Destroyer
Sector: Government • Location: India
Source: The Economic Times
The Indian Navy is developing the Project 18 (P-18) next-generation destroyer, a significantly larger and more capable vessel than the Visakhapatnam-class destroyers. It will displace approximately 13,000 tonnes, feature 144 vertical launch systems for diverse missiles, advanced radar systems for multi-domain operations, and have 75% indigenous content under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Government
- Location
- India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Economic Times
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Description | The Indian Navy is developing the Project 18 (P-18) next-generation destroyer, a significantly larger and more capable vessel than the Visakhapatnam-class destroyers. It will displace approximately 13,000 tonnes, feature 144 vertical launch systems for diverse missiles, advanced radar systems for multi-domain operations, and have 75% indigenous content under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The destroyer will support multi-role helicopters, autonomous underwater drones, and anti-submarine warfare operations. |
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Sector | Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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