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On March 13, 2026, the Indian Navy commissioned a first-of-its-kind Pneumatic RAM Test Facility at Karwar, marking a major milestone in India’s submarine sustainment capability. The specialized Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) infrastructure was developed by French company Naval...

Source : IgMp Bulletin For decades, India’s ambition to build a world-class fighter aircraft powered by a fully indigenous engine has remained frustratingly out of reach. Airframes have improved, avionics have matured, and weapons integration has accelerated—but propulsion has remained...

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 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...