Title: Mig29 vs Tejas – A Technical Comparison of Design, Power, and Endurance
India’s recent decision to order 97 additional LCA Tejas Mk1A fighters, taking the total fleet strength to around 220 aircraft,…
Author: AlphaDefense Editorial Desk
The AlphaDefense editorial desk covers Indian and global defense, aerospace, and strategic affairs, with reporting drawn from open-source analysis, procurement documents, and industry sources.
Russia, Pakistan, and the RD-93MA Engine Controversy
Indian news outlets recently claimed that Russia decided to supply Pakistan with RD-93MA engines for its JF-17 Thunder fighter jets.…
Virupaksha Radar Selection Process Faces Another Extension
The Indian Air Force continues its Su-30MKI upgrade program with the Virupaksha AESA radar. Bids for Development cum Production Partner…
LPD for Indian Navy: Four Amphibious Warships for Navy
The Indian Navy will soon release an 80,000 crore tender for four LPD. ANI recently confirmed the development. The tender…
Rafale and Radar Delay of 8 years
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MQ-9B Deal: No Alternative, No Exit
Observation, after all, introduces the possibility that the observer might intervene. ~ Jeremy Bentham (encapsulating the essence of the panopticon…
India’s Su-30MKI Engine Upgrade: AL-41 vs 177S and the Future of Imported Engines
By Amanjot Singh India’s Su-30MKI fleet over 260 fighters remains the backbone of the Indian Air Force (IAF). But the…
Hindustan Times Misreporting on ALH: Deliberate or Lack of Understanding ?
On September 6, Hindustan Times carried an articles “New Glitch Plagues ALH Choppers” and “Safety Alarm Triggers Fresh ALH Fleet…
One Sky, One Force: Rethinking Theatre Commands in India
The Crucial Debate on Theatre Commands and Air Power in India By Air Marshal R Nambiar (Retd.) As India charts…
Cabinet Clears 97 Tejas Fighters for the IAF
On August 19, 2025, the Cabinet Committee on Security approved procurement of 97 Tejas Mk1A aircraft. Prime Minister Narendra Modi…