Indian Defence

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...

IgMp Bulletin India is preparing to quietly transform one of its frontline submarines into a far more elusive underwater predator. By the end of 2026, the Indian Navy is expected to field its first Kalvari-class submarine INS Kalvari, equipped with...

IgMp Bulletin India’s rapidly evolving unmanned warfare ecosystem may soon see the arrival of a new deep-strike capability after IG Defence revealed the early concept of Project KAL, a long-range unmanned strike drone designed to operate far beyond the frontline....

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...