Plan for bigger, heavier, stealthy next-generation destroyers gets defence council’s approval

The Defence Acquisition Council has greenlit the ambitious Project 18A aimed at developing next-generation destroyers for the Indian Navy. These innovative vessels promise to surpass current models in size and technological sophistication, with advanced armaments. The project, projected to cost over Rs 75,000 crore, envisions delivery timelines of 5 to 10 years post-contract.