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5 days ago
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144 Missiles, Hypersonic Firepower: This Next-Gen Warship Will Be India's Largest Ever
Last Updated: The Project-18 destroyer will rival cruisers operated by major naval powers and serve as a symbol of India's growing maritime assertiveness Amid escalating global conflicts and rising geopolitical tensions, India is accelerating efforts to modernise its armed forces, especially its naval capabilities. In response to the evolving security landscape shaped by wars in Ukraine, Gaza, and Southeast Asia, the Indian Navy has launched its most ambitious warship program yet, Project-18, a next-generation destroyer designed to dominate the seas with unmatched firepower and cutting-edge technology. At the heart of the project lies a massive 13,000-tonne stealth destroyer, India's biggest and most powerful surface combatant to date. Significantly larger and more technologically advanced than the current Visakhapatnam-class, the Project-18 destroyer will rival cruisers operated by major naval powers and serve as a symbol of India's growing maritime assertiveness. Project-18 Design The destroyer will carry an unprecedented 144 vertical launch missile cells, giving it the highest missile capacity of any Indian warship. These include: With this configuration, Project-18 will not only deliver overwhelming firepower but also offer layered, multi-domain defence, capable of targeting enemy aircraft, missiles, ships, submarines, and land installations. Complementing its weaponry is a next-generation radar and sensor suite developed jointly by the DRDO and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL). Four large Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars, including S-band and volume search radars, will provide 360-degree tracking of aerial and surface threats at distances beyond 500 km. A multi-sensor mast and electronic warfare systems will enhance its ability to operate in heavily contested environments, including those involving jamming and cyber interference. A Warship Born Of 'Make In India' Project-18 reflects the Centre's push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing. Nearly 75 percent of the systems and components are expected to be indigenously sourced. The ship will feature a fully integrated electric propulsion (IEP) system, advanced stealth shaping, and the capability to operate autonomous underwater drones for mine detection and anti-submarine operations. Two multi-role helicopters will also be deployed on board, aided by a rail-less traversing system for quick deployment and storage. According to the latest projections, the final design blueprint for the Project-18 destroyer is expected to be completed by 2028, with construction and delivery scheduled through the next decade. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) will spearhead production. The destroyers will become a cornerstone of the Indian Navy's long-term vision to operate 170–175 warships by 2035, significantly expanding its blue-water capabilities. These ships will be crucial in countering China's increasing naval footprint in the Indian Ocean Region and maintaining India's influence across critical maritime chokepoints in the Indo-Pacific. view comments First Published: August 02, 2025, 11:06 IST News india 144 Missiles, Hypersonic Firepower: This Next-Gen Warship Will Be India's Largest Ever Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
IOL News
29-06-2025
- Business
- IOL News
SA defence company Milkor signs MoU with South Korea's Hanwha Systems to integrate radar tech into drone
The Milkor 380 is the latest solution for Unmanned Aerial Systems, and the largest UAV ever to be developed, tested, and manufactured in Africa. Image: Armand Hough / Independent Newspapers South African defence company Milkor, a prominent manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a leading South Korean defence technology company, Hanwha Systems, to deliver a fully integrated, export-ready surveillance and reconnaissance capability to both regional and international markets. The MOU, signed at the 2025 Paris Air Show, will see Hanwha Systems integrate their Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system onboard the Milkor 380. The MoU was signed by Julian Coetzee, CEO of Milkor UAE, and Hyuck Park, Senior Vice President of Hanwha Systems' Defence Electronics Business Division. CEO of Milkor UAE, Julian Coetzee, said: 'This partnership brings together two highly capable organisations that complement one another.' 'We are looking forward to our continued collaborative efforts with Hanwha. By combining our resources and expertise, we believe we can create great opportunities, not just in the Middle East but across international markets.' The Milkor 380 is a multi-role UAV designed for Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR), and precision strike missions. It boasts over 35 hours of endurance, a payload capacity exceeding 220kg, and a range greater than 4,000 km. The platform features multiple hardpoints, SATCOM capabilities, and a modular open systems architecture, making it highly adaptable for a wide range of mission profiles. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Milkor's communications director, Daniel du Plessis, said: 'As a proudly South African defence company, Milkor is constantly seeking ways to ensure that our capabilities remain market relevant and offer a complete solution to our clients. 'This includes collaboration with world-leading companies, like Hanwha Systems, which offer advanced systems in radar surveillance capabilities. 'In the South African context, the Milkor 380 UAV offers substantial benefits to the economy, job creation and retention of critical skills within the defence industry,' Du Plessis said. 'Collaboration with reputable companies globally not only speaks volumes of the capabilities still within the South African defence industry but creates additional opportunities to market these capabilities on a global stage.' Head of Business Development: Africa, Daniel du Plessis, explained that they are moving away from a development phase, and transitioning into scaling their industrialisation efforts. Image: Armand Hough / Independent Newspapers
India Today
28-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
A make in India snub
Operation Sindoor was an emphatic assertion of indigenous military prowess. Yet, a troubling contradiction emerged soon after. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), which lies at the heart of India's defence innovation, now finds itself cornered, because Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has opted to instal imported radar and early warning systems in its latest jets, going back on its word to use the DRDO's indigenous Uttam AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) radar and the Swayam Raksha Kavach (SRK) Electronic Warfare (EW) suite. Sources say that HAL has issued a Letter of Intent to Israeli firm ELTA systems regarding the delivery of radars and EW suites. In a similar move in the Rafale Marine fighter jet deal, the Uttam radar was pulled out of the final configuration at the insistence of manufacturer Dassault Aviation despite being part of the original plan.
Korea Herald
19-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Arms agency selects key development projects for defense chips
The state arms procurement agency has designated five key projects aimed at developing semiconductor technologies for defense manufacturing, officials said Monday, as South Korea seeks to bolster its independent capabilities to build chips for military systems. The projects include the development of semiconductors for small satellites as well as module platforms for Synthetic Aperture Radar on drones and Active Electronically Scanned Array radars, according to the Defense Acquisition Program Administration. DAPA said the projects were selected based on their feasibility and technological trends, adding it plans to launch four of the five projects this year. The move comes as South Korea has been seeking to develop advanced weapons while reducing its reliance on foreign semiconductors essential in military systems. In September last year, DAPA launched a unit dedicated to developing, managing and certifying semiconductors used in defense systems to meet growing demand for such chips. (Yonhap)
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Northrop Grumman boosts F-16's combat edge with $14 million radar upgrade
The U.S. Department of Defense has granted Northrop Grumman a $14 million contract to continue upgrading the radar systems for the U.S. Air Force's F-16 fighter latest modification to the Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar system brings the total value of the multi-year contract to over $1.68 billion, according to the press statement released by the Department of Defense release. The Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar is a phased array antenna system capable of operating on multiple frequencies and directions simultaneously. It is used in aerial, ground, and sea-based systems. Its beams are less detectable and more effective compared to earlier radar models. Upgrading the AESA radar will boost the F-16's combat effectiveness by enhancing detection range, tracking accuracy, electronic protection, and situational awareness. These improvements are essential for keeping the aircraft effective in modern air combat, especially against peer adversaries in contested environments. The upgraded radar also enables simultaneous air-to-air and air-to-ground targeting and supports integration with advanced weapon systems. In earlier statements, the U.S. Air Force has highlighted the importance of these radar upgrades in extending the F-16's service life and operational value. The aircraft remains a vital part of U.S. and allied air forces around the world. The radar upgrade is part of a long-term modernization effort for the F-16, designed to ensure its operational viability for the next decade. While newer platforms like the F-35 are being gradually introduced, upgraded F-16s remain crucial for providing airpower across various theaters. The upgrade work will be carried out at Linthicum Heights, Maryland, and is expected to be finished by May 31, 2031. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is overseeing the program. The contract is funded with $5.68 million from fiscal 2023 procurement, $5.98 million from fiscal 2024 RDT&E, and $2.54 million from fiscal 2025 RDT&E. Northrop Grumman has received multiple contracts from the U.S. Air Force, including a $175.6 million deal awarded last week for the procurement of its radio frequency countermeasure, or RFCM, system. Earlier this year, the DoD also awarded the global aerospace and defense technology company two significant contracts totaling $1.4 billion to advance air and missile defense capabilities for the U.S. Army and Poland. The American defense company is also developing N/APG-85, an AESA radar for the F-35 Lightning II for the U.S. Air Force. The advanced multifunction sensor will be compatible with all variants of the F-35 aircraft and will be capable of defeating current and projected adversarial air and surface threats. The development and integration of APG-85 will incorporate some of the latest technologies available and help ensure air superiority. This advanced sensor will provide unparalleled battlespace situational awareness that translates into platform lethality, effectiveness, and survivability.
