Recently, the MDL was hinting at Project 15C destroyers rather than project 18 NGD. But now, things seem to have take a turn in a real short time. Recently in an interview, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Sanjay J. Vatsayan said that the Navy has made a really matured and good design for Destroyers which will weingh around 11,000 Tons.

This means the project mentioned is definitely Project 18 because Project 15C destroyers will not exceed 10,000 Tons of weight.

He further added that they are expecting Goverenment approval and AoN (Acceptance of Neccesity) in the same fiscal year.

The method for production will be SP (Strategic Partnership) Model, in which two of the lowest bidders will be chosen for Production.

This really is a type of confusion in the defence Community and we are closely monitoring the situation. Nothing can be said before further classifications by the Navy but by the recent statements, it seems like the Navy despite MDL’s obligations is still pushing for Project 18 Destroyers

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