Indian Air Force

Source : IgMp Bulletin India’s stealth fighter programme is entering a critical planning phase, with the Indian Air Force studying whether to place a significantly larger order for the first version of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Mk1. The...

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 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 As Prime Minister Narendra Modi deepens strategic engagement with Israel during his visit, a key defence discussion is quietly gathering momentum in the background. India is evaluating Israel’s next-generation beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile, widely referred to as...

Source : IgMp Bulletin 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...

Source : IgMp Bulletin The Indian Air Force is quietly preparing for one of the most ambitious expansions in its history. With a revised long-term objective of building towards nearly 50 fighter squadrons by 2040—well above the long-sanctioned 42—the service...

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 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...

Source : IgMp Bulletin India has unveiled its largest-ever defence allocation, setting aside roughly $93.5 billion (₹7.85 lakh crore) for the financial year 2026-27, a move that signals more than just higher spending. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, New Delhi...

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...