Project 18 — Next Generation Destroyer

Procurement stalled at early stage

Strategic priority designation

Visitor suggestion verified. Wikipedia tracks Project-18 / P-18 as a planned Next Generation Destroyer class for the Indian Navy, following the Visakhapatnam class and designed by the Warship Design Bureau. Naval News / MDL investor-call reporting indicates the Navy may pursue either Project-15C or the Next Generation Destroyer, with a possible destroyer-class programme worth roughly ₹70,000–80,000 crore. As of open reporting through early 2026, P-18 had not yet received AoN, so keep as planning / AoN-watch rather than contracted procurement. Reported specifications such as 120–144 VLS cells, integrated electric propulsion and advanced indigenous sensors remain conceptual until official tender/contract release.