DAC gives in-principle approval for ₹80,000 crore next-generation stealth guided-missile destroyers
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Why in news
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) gave in-principle approval for Project 18A to develop next-generation stealth guided-missile destroyers for the Indian Navy.
Background
The project is estimated to cost approximately ₹80,000 crore. It aims to produce warships that are larger and more technologically advanced than current frontline vessels to counter emerging maritime threats.
Facts for Prelims
- FactProject 18A: Estimated cost of ₹80,000 crore for next-generation stealth guided-missile destroyers.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of developing indigenous next-generation stealth destroyers in enhancing India's maritime power projection in the Indo-Pacific region.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Strategic autonomy: Reducing reliance on foreign shipbuilders for high-tech stealth capabilities
- Technological leap: Integration of advanced sensors and missile systems to counter asymmetric maritime threats
- Economic multiplier: Boosting domestic defense manufacturing and high-end engineering jobs
Keywords: Maritime Power Projection · Strategic Autonomy · Indigenization · Defense Procurement · Indo-Pacific Security
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