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    P-18/Next Generation Destroyer class (NGD)

    That needs to be revised upwards. GoI and IN are aware of the Naval updates in our neighborhood. PN's acquisition of platforms wouldn't have gone un-noticed. Similarly for Bangladesh, thay are going to order 6 frigates and 6 opvs in near future. And unlike Pakistan, they actually have the...
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    P-18/Next Generation Destroyer class (NGD)

    Manohar Parrikar wanted Goa shipyard to manufacture frigates. Negotiations started with Russia from 2015-16 and as with every thing took a little longer to finalize. Also MDL has a very large share holding of Goa Shipyard.
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    P-18/Next Generation Destroyer class (NGD)

    MDL will in all likelihood be the lead shipyard for P18 class destroyer. But it will not be long before GRSE becomes the largest DPSU shipyard, at least in terms of volume. GRSE has been able to collaborate better with other shipyards. Be it L&T Kattupalli shipyard or Titagarh shipyard. It also...
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    P-18/Next Generation Destroyer class (NGD)

    6600 tonnes and 10000 km range frigate is not a blue water asset?
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    P-18/Next Generation Destroyer class (NGD)

    Vikrant ADS keel was also laid in 2009 with 4x LM2500 GT. And P17 Shivalik Class Frigate? They too have LM 2500 GT.
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    P-18/Next Generation Destroyer class (NGD)

    P17A has LM 2500 GT
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    P-18/Next Generation Destroyer class (NGD)

    If your timelines are correct, dry docks of MDL and GRSE will be empty for about 5 years. ( last of P17A will be floated out by 2025). So either P18 has to be expedited or repeat order for P17A has to be provided. I am going for the likelihood repeat order for P17A.
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