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India plans purpose-built hypersonic missile destroyer

India is reportedly developing Project 18, described as the country's first purpose-built hypersonic missile destroyer. The headline indicates a significant military capability-development project.

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The capability could contribute to naval arms competition and strategic tensions in the Indo-Pacific.

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  1. Project 18 to Be India's First Purpose-Built Hypersonic Missile Destroyer ↗idrw.org · Recorded source date: Aug 26, 2026, 3:16 AM UTC

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