Project 18: India’s Most Powerful Warship Takes Shape

Q3: How many missiles will it carry?
A: It will have 144 vertical launch cells – the highest capacity of any Indian warship. It will carry BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, long-range air defence missiles, and short-range missiles, among others.

Q4: When will the first ship be ready?
A: According to reports, the first ship is expected to be launched around 2035 and delivered to the Navy around 2037.

Q5: Which companies are building these ships?
A: The ships will be built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata.