Indian Air Force

Source : IgMp Bulletin India has not taken a final call on acquiring Russia’s fifth-generation stealth fighter, the Sukhoi Su-57, signalling a cautious and methodical approach as the country weighs long-term air power priorities against near-term operational needs. Speaking at...

Source : IgMp Bulletin The long-standing global order of air defence is being reshaped by a hard new reality often described as the “swarm era.” By March 2026, confirmed penetrations of some of the Middle East’s most sophisticated defence networks,...

Source : IgMp Bulletin India’s air power roadmap is entering a decisive phase as New Delhi weighs a sweeping modernization effort that could approach $100 billion over the next decade and beyond. The objective is clear: rebuild the Indian Air...

Source : IgMp Bulletin India’s long-range precision strike capability is set for a significant expansion as the air-launched variant of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LR-LACM) edges closer to operational testing. Developed by Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), the...

Source : IgMp Bulletin India’s air defence thinking has quietly but decisively shifted over the past few years, and by early 2026 that change has become visible in the way Project Kusha is being positioned within national planning circles. Once...

Source : IgMp Bulletin India’s next-generation fighter program has taken a crucial step forward, with the Tejas Mk2 entering the pre-flight calibration phase ahead of its anticipated rollout in March or April. For a project closely watched by defence analysts...

Source : IgMp Bulletin India is preparing for a potential leap in air defence capability, with 18 forward locations in Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir reportedly shortlisted for the deployment of the Israeli-origin Iron Beam laser interception system. If implemented,...

Source : IgMp Bulletin Against the stark backdrop of the Thar desert, Exercise Vayu Shakti 2026 unfolded as one of the Indian Air Force’s most comprehensive live combat demonstrations in recent years. Held at the Pokharan Field Firing Range near...

Source : IgMp Bulletin In a powerful message of confidence in India’s indigenous defence capabilities, Droupadi Murmu flew a sortie in the Light Combat Helicopter LCH Prachand near the India–Pakistan border in Rajasthan’s desert sector. The helicopter lifted off from...

Source : IgMp Bulletin India’s stealth fighter programme is entering a critical planning phase, with the Indian Air Force studying whether to place a significantly larger order for the first version of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Mk1. The...