Project 18A: Inside India's ₹1 Lakh Crore Plan To Match China's PLA Navy, Ship For Ship

[Beijingwalker]

Project 18A: Inside India's ₹1 Lakh Crore Plan To Match China's PLA Navy, Ship For Ship

Jul 16, 2026

The Indian Navy has put a ₹1 lakh crore ask on the table — 16 warships across three completely different classes: a big strike ship, a mid-sized air-defence shield, and a smaller submarine hunter. Line up the tonnage against China's Type 055, Type 052D, and Type 054A/B, and the match is almost exact.

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