Aatmanirbhar Bharat

India’s hypersonic ambitions reached a decisive milestone in January 2026 when the Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully tested an advanced scramjet engine for more than 12 minutes, marking a dramatic leap in endurance and technological maturity. The breakthrough, achieved...

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is preparing to accelerate the operational readiness of the HAL Tejas Mk2 by inducting a small batch of aircraft through Limited Rate Initial Production (LRIP) well before full-scale manufacturing begins. Instead of waiting for mass...

As per reports, India’s naval modernisation is set to take another step forward with the commissioning of the indigenous stealth warship INS Taragiri, the fourth vessel under the Project 17A stealth frigate programme. The advanced warship will join the...

India is quietly advancing a next-generation cruise missile ecosystem that could redefine long-range strike capability across Asia. As of March 2026, the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LR-LACM) is no longer just a concept. The missile is undergoing...

India’s stealth combat drone program has entered a decisive phase. In March 2026, the Defence Procurement Board (DPB) recommended the procurement of 60 units of the Ghatak UCAV, moving the program to the final stage of approval by the...

While the Iranian Shahed-136 changed the face of modern warfare with its low-cost long-range strike capability, India’s defence ecosystem is now moving toward what analysts call the “Shahed-ization” of Indian defence technology. Several private companies are developing long-range loitering...

India’s long-term fighter aviation roadmap took a decisive step forward in March 2026 as the country outlined plans to scale its upcoming indigenous 120kN fighter engine for the AMCA into a far more powerful 140kN class propulsion system. Developed...

India has outlined an ambitious long-term strategy to reshape its armed forces for the next generation of warfare. On March 10, 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled the “Defence Forces Vision 2047” during a high-level defence review conference in...

In March 2026, the Indian Navy entered a decisive phase of modernization after the government unveiled the “Defence Forces Vision 2047: Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Military”. The plan accelerates naval expansion to an unprecedented pace—roughly one major naval...

IgMp Bulletin Drone warfare is evolving rapidly, and one of the biggest strategic questions facing modern militaries is how to attack with autonomous systems while simultaneously defending against them. India appears to be developing a rare dual capability that answers...