Indian Air Force

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...

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 The long-standing global order of air defence is being reshaped by a hard new reality often described as the “swarm era.” By March 2026, confirmed penetrations of some of the Middle East’s most sophisticated defence networks,...

Source : IgMp Bulletin India’s air power roadmap is entering a decisive phase as New Delhi weighs a sweeping modernization effort that could approach $100 billion over the next decade and beyond. The objective is clear: rebuild the Indian Air...

Source : IgMp Bulletin India’s long-range precision strike capability is set for a significant expansion as the air-launched variant of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LR-LACM) edges closer to operational testing. Developed by Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), the...

Source : IgMp Bulletin 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...

Source : IgMp Bulletin India has cleared plans to build a new military airfield in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a move that reflects New Delhi’s sharper strategic focus on the Indo-Pacific and growing concerns over China’s expanding footprint in...

Source : IgMp Bulletin India is preparing for a potential leap in air defence capability, with 18 forward locations in Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir reportedly shortlisted for the deployment of the Israeli-origin Iron Beam laser interception system. If implemented,...

Source : IgMp Bulletin Against the stark backdrop of the Thar desert, Exercise Vayu Shakti 2026 unfolded as one of the Indian Air Force’s most comprehensive live combat demonstrations in recent years. Held at the Pokharan Field Firing Range near...

Source : IgMp Bulletin In a powerful message of confidence in India’s indigenous defence capabilities, Droupadi Murmu flew a sortie in the Light Combat Helicopter LCH Prachand near the India–Pakistan border in Rajasthan’s desert sector. The helicopter lifted off from...