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Perhaps the IN now needs a dedicated AAW destroyer/frigate for its CBGs. Or build a larger class of DDG with at least 96-128 LRSAM / 64 SRSAM / 32 AShM-ASM / 32 LACM / CIWS / torpedoes, RBU and BMD. Sejong the Great DDG class for comparison?

Modern, well armed, much needed. Still need to work on the aesthetics on future ships. Not saying the Kolkata is ugly. Future designs to cut RCS and improve stealth should also incorporate high tech and sleek design elements. Starting with the integrated mast and flush deck. The next...

Idiots. We need experts not pen pushers.

Kamortas are probably being based in eastern seaboard due to chinese sub threat perception.

So why not have such a ship with every carrier battle group? Very heavily armed and capable of providing an iron curtain over the flotilla. Also armed with future long range LACMs and BMDs. As mentioned in earlier posts, we may not have the need for sea based BMDs for protection of the mainland...

So with the BMD phase-2 and Nirbhay programmes can we expect a cruiser in the next decade?

What about the follow on boats? Are the hulls being laid?

So India will have the distinction of commissioning an aircraft carrier and a DDG escort without AD. Swell