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…
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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…
Tariff War Begins to Test India-US Strategic Partnership
India and the United States built a relationship many once believed was stable. However, the ongoing Tariff War is putting…
Has Airbus Lied? C-295 Delivery Sparks Timeline Confusion
Airbus announced a major milestone. It claimed to deliver the final Spain-made C-295 aircraft to India early. This announcement appeared…
F35 Crash Near NAS Lemoore – July 30, 2025
An F35 crash occurred near NAS Lemoore in California. The jet caught fire after impact. California Highway Patrol (CHP) confirmed…
India’s Complete Spectrum of Tank Engine Development
India is actively building its complete spectrum of tank engine capabilities. The effort spans from 600 HP to 1500 HP…
HAL Earns IAF Commendation for Round-the-Clock Aircraft Support
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has received a commendation letter from the Chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF). The letter…
INS Nistar – India’s Indigenous Diving Support Vessel (DSV)
This is Weapon-O-Pedia coverage for INS Nistar. Weapon-O-Pedia, is an initiative by Alpha Defence aimed at creating a credible, easy-to-understand…