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Why India must consider acquiring 100 fifth-generation stealth fighters to counter massive fleet of Chinese J-20/J-35 – Analysis

Abhishek Das -
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...
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Why Sukhoi Su-75 Checkmate Could Be India’s Smartest Fifth-Generation Fighter Bet Before Su-57 or F-35

Abhishek Das -
Source : IgMp Bulletin India’s search for a practical fifth-generation fighter is increasingly shaped by timelines, affordability, and strategic autonomy rather than prestige alone. As the Indian Air Force balances near-term capability gaps with long-term self-reliance, the Russian Su-75 “Checkmate”...
Indian Air Force

F-35 is back in Indian Fifth-generation fighter race as India holds back Su-57 deal and evaluates other options ?

Abhishek Das -
Source : IgMp Bulletin India’s approach to fifth-generation fighter acquisitions appears to be entering a deliberate pause, not out of indecision but strategic calculation. Signals emerging from defence and aerospace circles suggest New Delhi may be waiting to see whether...
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Indian Navy Fast Tracks Construction of 13,500-Ton S5 SSBN and 10,000-Ton Project-77 SSN Amid Shifting Indo-Pacific Security Dynamics

As per sources close to the IgMp, it can be said that India’s underwater deterrence is entering a decisive...
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