Indian Defence

Source : IgMp Bulletin The Indian Air Force is quietly preparing for one of the most ambitious expansions in its history. With a revised long-term objective of building towards nearly 50 fighter squadrons by 2040—well above the long-sanctioned 42—the service...

Source : IgMp Bulletin India has formally moved ahead with one of its biggest fighter aircraft procurements in decades, asking Dassault Aviation to submit a comprehensive bid for 114 Rafale jets by the end of April. The project, cleared by...

Source : IgMp Bulletin India is carefully evaluating the acquisition of Israel’s cutting-edge Iron Beam laser weapon system as part of a broader expansion in defence cooperation expected to gain momentum during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Israel....

Source : IgMp Bulletin India’s engagement with Russia’s fifth-generation fighter program is entering a decisive new phase. Reliable defense sources indicate that the Indian Air Force (IAF) is no longer interested in the baseline production models; instead, the focus has...

Source : IgMp Bulletin India has unveiled its largest-ever defence allocation, setting aside roughly $93.5 billion (₹7.85 lakh crore) for the financial year 2026-27, a move that signals more than just higher spending. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, New Delhi...

Source : IgMp Bulletin The Indian Air Force is placing significant emphasis on integrating India’s CATS Warrior loyal wingman with the upcoming Dassault Rafale F4 as part of its broader 114 multi-role fighter aircraft programme. At the heart of this...

Source : IgMp Bulletin As per the reports of The Print, India is quietly exploring the possibility of joining Europe’s ambitious sixth-generation fighter effort, the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), even as the Indian Air Force (IAF) continues to flag...

Source : IgMp Bulletin As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares for his visit to Israel, defence cooperation is expected to be one of the key pillars of high-level talks. Among the systems drawing attention is the Israeli-origin “Sky Sting,” a...

Source : IgMp Bulletin According to a report by The Tribune, the Indian Air Force may soon seek the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC)'s approval for around 40 fifth-generation stealth fighters. As per the report, Russia’s Sukhoi Su-57 has emerged as...

Source : IgMp Bulletin Project-77 SSN: India’s Silent Sentinel in the Indian Ocean India’s undersea warfare capability is poised for a significant leap forward as Project-77 nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs) move closer to realization. Designed as stealthy, long-endurance platforms, these submarines...