Indian Air Force

IgMp Bulletin Synopsis: In March 2026, Russia revived discussions around a possible fifth-generation fighter partnership with India by presenting a specialized twin-seat export version of the Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighter. The new proposal, informally described as the Su-57E twin-seat variant,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

IgMp Bulletin India’s next phase of air combat planning is increasingly centered on autonomous stealth aircraft powered by indigenous engines. After years of development setbacks and redesigns, the Kaveri engine programme has quietly reached a turning point, and defence planners...

IgMp Bulletin India’s long-range precision strike capability is entering a decisive phase as defence scientists refine the design of the country’s indigenous cruise missile family. Engineers at the Defence Research and Development Organisation are working on a stealth-optimised air-launched variant...

IgMp Bulletin India’s ambitious plan to develop the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is not only about building a fifth-generation stealth fighter but also about redefining how the country manufactures complex defence platforms. The Ministry of Defence (India) is preparing...

IgMp Bulletin Asia’s airpower balance is entering a new phase as China rapidly expands its stealth fighter fleet, forcing strategic planners in India to rethink the future composition of the Indian Air Force. By early 2026, defence estimates indicate that...

IgMp Bulletin India is moving quickly to develop a new extended-range version of its air-launched BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, a capability that could dramatically increase the long-distance strike reach of the Indian Air Force. Defence sources indicate that the upgraded...