Abhishek Das

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Calls For Stronger Naval Power as West Asia Tensions Highlight Maritime Security Risks

IgMp Bulletin The West Asia Catalyst: Why Maritime Security Is Now Economic Security When Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke about India’s shipbuilding ambitions during his visit to Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), the message went far beyond ceremonial remarks. The...

GE Pledges 30 F404 Engines Annually: Clearing the LCA Tejas Mk1A Production Logjam

IgMp Bulletin India’s indigenous fighter aircraft programme has received a significant boost after GE Aerospace committed to delivering around 30 F404-IN20 engines per year for the HAL Tejas Mk1A beginning in the 2027–28 financial cycle. The commitment is expected to...

Iran asserts ‘Direct Hit’ on US Aircraft Carrier USS Abraham Lincoln with Ballistic Missiles, forcing it to retreat from Strait of Hormuz

IgMp Bulletin Tensions in the Persian Gulf have again entered the spotlight after Iranian officials claimed that the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln withdrew from waters near the Strait of Hormuz following an encounter with Iranian naval drones. The claim,...

Why India Must Fast-Track All 6 Project-77 Nuclear Submarines After Recent Indian Ocean Incident Between US-Iran

IgMp Bulletin Silent Hunters Beneath the Indian Ocean: Why India’s Project-77 SSN Fleet Could Become the Ultimate Guardian of Maritime Sovereignty Modern naval warfare is increasingly decided beneath the waves rather than on the visible surface of the sea. Aircraft carriers,...

China Hikes Defence Budget to $275 Billion, Signals a Faster Push Toward a ‘World-Class’ Military

IgMp Bulletin China has unveiled a record defence budget of about $275 billion for 2026, reinforcing Beijing’s long-term objective of transforming the armed forces into a technologically advanced military capable of projecting power well beyond its immediate region. The figure,...

Minuteman III GT-255: US Test-Fires Nuclear Capable ‘Doomsday Missile’ to warn Iran

IgMp Bulletin As missile exchanges intensify in the Middle East, the United States conducted a scheduled test of its nuclear-capable LGM-30G Minuteman III, reinforcing the operational readiness of its land-based deterrent. The unarmed missile, designated GT-255, was launched from Vandenberg...

India closes in on a $3 billion Sukhoi Su-30 fighter deal with Armenia

IgMp Bulletin As per reports of The Hindu, India is going ahead to finalise a $3 billion deal with Armenia to supply an unknown number of HAL-manufactured Sukhoi Su-30MKI jets. These aircraft are expected to feature an Indian AESA radar...

Inside India’s Multi-Layered Air Defence Ring Shielding New Delhi with S-400, Project Kusha, Akash-NG and QRSAM

IgMp Bulletin In early 2026, confirmation that the Indian Air Force plans to procure five additional S-400 Triumf squadrons—taking the total to ten—marked more than a routine acquisition update. It signalled a decisive expansion of India’s long-range air defence grid...

How Iran’s Hypersonic Strikes in Middle East Pushes India’s Anti-Hypersonic Defence into Priority

IgMp Bulletin The recent wave of hypersonic missile attacks launched by Iran toward Israeli territory and US-linked facilities in West Asia has become a live laboratory for military planners worldwide. What stood out was not just the political escalation, but...

IAF’s MTA Deal: Why Embraer’s C-390 is Cruising Ahead of Lockheed C-130 – Analysis

IgMp Bulletin India’s Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) requirement has quietly become one of the most strategically important airlift decisions of the decade. The Indian Air Force is not just replacing ageing platforms; it is selecting the backbone of tactical mobility...

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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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Tejas Mk2 turning out a BVR King for IAF with 10 Astra Mk1 and Astra Mk2 BVR missiles loadout with 160-220km range

Tejas Mk2 to feature a massive 10-missile BVR loadout with the 220km Astra Mk2 and 160km range Astra Mk1 BVR missiles. Explore how the IAF’s Medium Weight Fighter redefines long-range air combat.
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