On March 14, 2026, the Indian Army’s Gajraj Corps carried out successful live-fire trials of the LCH Prachand in the harsh high-altitude environment of Ladakh, marking a crucial step in the helicopter’s full operational weaponization. Conducted in one of...
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...
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...
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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...
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The Indian Air Force is quietly recalibrating its combat aircraft modernisation plans at a time when timelines matter as much as technology. While the long-awaited “Super Sukhoi” upgrade for 84 Su-30MKI fighters awaits final clearance from...
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Monday moved swiftly to counter reports suggesting that a HAL Tejas fighter jet had crashed, stating clearly that the episode in question was a minor technical incident on the ground and...