Abhishek Das

How Joining FCAS Program Can Bring Sixth-Generation Technologies to AMCA Mk2, Making It A True 5.5th Generation Platform

IgMp Bulletin India’s indigenous stealth fighter program is entering a new strategic phase after New Delhi formally expressed interest in joining the European Future Combat Air System (FCAS) ecosystem during the 6th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue held in Bengaluru last...

How GTRE Reviving Kaveri Engine for LCA Tejas Mk1A by Reducing Weight and Introducing New Technologies – Analysis

IgMp Bulletin India’s indigenous jet engine effort has entered a decisive phase in 2026. For decades, the Kaveri engine program was discussed mainly in terms of development hurdles, but the focus has now shifted toward a technological transformation led by...

DRDO to test LRASSCM, a fully indigenous Supersonic Cruise Missile, rivalling BrahMos

IgMp Bulletin India’s missile development ecosystem is entering a new phase as the Defence Research and Development Organisation moves ahead with the Long Range Air-to-Surface Supersonic Cruise Missile (LRASSCM), a program that aims to deliver a completely indigenous high-speed strike...

Japan deploys 1,000-km range Type-12 missiles against China, first such deployment since World War II

IgMp Bulletin Japan has begun deploying a new generation of long-range cruise missiles that mark a historic shift in its military posture, signaling the country’s first operational counterstrike capability since the end of World War II. The first batch of...

How DRDO’s Photonic Radar Prototype Can Enhance AMCA Mk2’s Detection Capabilities Against Threats Like J-20

IgMp Bulletin India’s defence electronics ecosystem is entering a decisive phase as the Defence Research and Development Organisation has developed a next-generation photonic radar prototype that could fundamentally change the air-combat equation for the upcoming Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, especially...

India’s Expanding Defence Industrial Power: How Startups, MSMEs and Private Giants Are Scaling Military Production – Analysis

IgMp Bulletin The debate over India’s defence capabilities has often revolved around a familiar criticism—that the country can design advanced weapons but lacks the industrial scale needed to sustain a prolonged conflict with a peer adversary. However, developments following Operation...

Indonesia Finalizes $200–350 Million Deal To Buy India’s BrahMos Supersonic Missiles

IgMp Bulletin Indonesia has formally confirmed plans to acquire the supersonic BrahMos missile from India, marking a significant step in Jakarta’s effort to strengthen maritime defence across its vast archipelago. The agreement, estimated to be worth between $200 million and...

Israel Offers IAI OptSAR-550 EO-SAR Imaging Microsatellite to India; Includes Local Production Option

IgMp Bulletin India’s push to strengthen its space-based intelligence network gained fresh urgency after the Cabinet Committee on Security approved a major defence satellite constellation in early 2026. The project, expected to deploy around 52 dedicated surveillance satellites, is designed...

India’s 13-Tonne Stealth Ghatak UCAV Could Counter China’s J-20 Fleet Before AMCA Arrives

IgMp Bulletin India is accelerating the development of its stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) program, known as Ghatak UCAV, as a strategic counter to China’s rapidly expanding stealth fighter fleet. While India’s future Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) will...

BrahMos Over Luzon: Why the Philippines Wants More Indian Firepower to End Sea ‘Bullying’ of Dragon

IgMp Bulletin A new phase of strategic deterrence is quietly unfolding in Southeast Asia as the Philippines operationalises its first coastal battery of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, while Indonesia moves closer to finalising its own purchase of the system...

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Hi, my name is Abhishek Das, Lead Defence Analyst and Founder of India's Growing Military Power (IgMp). With over 12 years of experience tracking the Indian Armed Forces, indigenous defense research, and global geopolitics, I have dedicated my career to providing authentic, daily analysis for the defense community. Having established a significant presence on Blogger and Facebook since 2014, my goal is to provide enthusiasts and professionals with reliable, deep-dive information on India’s strategic evolution.
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