India Russia Defence Partnership

India’s evolving plans to acquire the Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighter are increasingly being shaped by urgency rather than long-term industrial ambitions. As of March 2026, defence discussions have shifted away from a complex local manufacturing program toward a rapid...

IgMp Bulletin Synopsis: In March 2026, Russia revived discussions around a possible fifth-generation fighter partnership with India by presenting a specialized twin-seat export version of the Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighter. The new proposal, informally described as the Su-57E twin-seat variant,...

IgMp Bulletin India’s air defence network is steadily evolving into a layered shield designed to counter everything from ballistic missiles to low-cost swarm drones. As part of this architecture, the Defence Ministry is awaiting formal proposals from the Indian Air...

IgMp Bulletin MoD Signs ₹5,083 Crore Contracts for and VL-Shtil Missiles India’s Ministry of Defence has formalised ₹5,083 crore worth of maritime security contracts covering two very different but strategically linked capabilities: six Advanced Light Helicopters ALH Mk-III (MR) in...

Source : IgMp Bulletin India’s air defence posture is entering a new phase as New Delhi weighs the acquisition of additional squadrons of the Russian-origin S-400 air defence system, reflecting growing confidence in the platform’s performance and its role in...

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”...

Source : IgMp Bulletin India has not taken a final call on acquiring Russia’s fifth-generation stealth fighter, the Sukhoi Su-57, signalling a cautious and methodical approach as the country weighs long-term air power priorities against near-term operational needs. Speaking at...

Source : IgMp Bulletin A fresh debate is unfolding in global defence circles after American military analyst Wes O'Donnell argued that India could transform Russia’s Su-57 into a far more capable combat aircraft—though not a truly stealthy one. O’Donnell, a...

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...