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Project 18A Next-Generation Large Surface Combatants

Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: India

Source: NDTV

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Project 18A is the Indian Navy's next-generation large surface combatant programme, aiming to construct six warships of 14,000-15,000 tonnes, among the biggest combatants ever constructed in India. These ships will have enhanced strike capability, air and missile defence, command and control systems, and increased endurance for far-flung missions. The project is at an early planning stage, with th

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Prospective
Sector
Aerospace & Defense
Location
India
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
NDTV

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The project “Project 18A Next-Generation Large Surface Combatants” is an infrastructure initiative in the Aerospace & Defense sector, located in India. Taiyo aggregates data on it from NDTV.

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Project 18A is the Indian Navy's next-generation large surface combatant programme, aiming to construct six warships of 14,000-15,000 tonnes, among the biggest combatants ever constructed in India. These ships will have enhanced strike capability, air and missile defence, command and control systems, and increased endurance for far-flung missions. The project is at an early planning stage, with the RFP expected to be issued in the next three years and construction beginning around eight years later due to the platform's complexity.

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2026-07-13

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