INS Androth
– By Pratik The India Navy commissioned INS Androth, the second vessel of the Arnala-class of Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW-SWC) on October 6, 2025. This state-of-the-art submarine hunter…
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 reference platform for all weapon systems, including aircraft, ships, guns,…
India’s Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarines (SSNs): A Long-Awaited Project Finally Cleared
In a significant move to bolster its maritime capabilities, the Indian government has approved a ₹40,000 crore project to construct the country’s first two nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs). This long-stalled…
Akashteer: Revolutionizing India’s Air Defence
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has delivered 100 control centers for the Akashteer Air Defence Control & Reporting System. This marks an important step in strengthening India’s defense capabilities. The rollout…
IAF’s “New hunt” for Six AEW&C
The Ministry of Defence (MoD), Government of India, has released an official Request for Information (RFI) indicating its intention to procure six Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) systems, along…
Was L&T-Navantia’s S80 used as a Pawn in P75-India ?
In this third and final article of the series, we question whether Larsen & Toubro and Spain’s Navantia, with their Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system on the S-80 submarine, were…
P75I : Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems: Strategic Acceptance or Tactical Gamble?
In the first article of this series, we explored how Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), after initially backing out, made a last-minute decision to re-enter the Indian Navy’s tendering process for…
Decoding the Risks of Project 75I: Part 1
This article is the first of a three-part series analyzing the potential risks associated with India’s Project 75I submarine program. The Indian Navy’s operational readiness may be delayed by over…
Unveiling the T-90 Mark III
On the 13th of May, 2024, HVF Avadi proudly hosted the rolling-out ceremony of a batch of T-90 Mark III tanks, marking a significant milestone in India’s defense capabilities. This…
Why Indian Navy needs “AIP based Submarine”
The Indian Navy’s ambitious plan to procure 24 conventional submarines by 2030 has been hindered by significant delays, resulting in the acquisition of only 6 Kalvari class submarines thus far.…