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Time to Fix Accountability at HAL

On one hand, HAL states that five aircraft are “fully ready for delivery”, while an additional nine have been built…

byalphadefense.in5 February 20265 February 2026

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Indian Air Force to Review LCA Mark 1A Project in May; Deliveries May Face Delays

New Delhi, February 4, 2026 — The Indian Air Force (IAF) has decided to conduct a comprehensive review of the…

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Rafale, ITAR, and the LMB Aerospace Acquisition: Separating Risk from Reality

France’s Rafale fighter jet has long been positioned as a symbol of strategic autonomy in global defence markets. Unlike many…

byalphadefense.in4 February 20264 February 2026

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HAL Out : Risk vs Reward

The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme represents one of the most consequential decisions in India’s defence aviation history. While…

byalphadefense.in4 February 20265 February 2026

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Kaveri Engine Development: From LCA Ambitions to UCAV Reality

India’s indigenous aero‑engine programme has long been viewed through the prism of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas. However, recent…

byalphadefense.in3 February 20263 February 2026

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Government Invites Applications for Director (Engineering & R&D) at HAL

A Strategic Board-Level Role That Will Shape India’s Aerospace Future The Government of India has officially invited applications for the…

byalphadefense.in2 February 20262 February 2026

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Defence Budget 2026-27 : Detailed Analysis

India’s defense strategy is undergoing a massive transformation, shifting from operational maintenance to aggressive modernization and self-reliance. The Union Budget…

byalphadefense.in1 February 20264 February 2026

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Israel Nirbhar LCA: Why HAL is Drifting Away from Atmanirbharta?

The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas is often described as just another fighter aircraft programme. That framing is incomplete. The…

byalphadefense.in31 January 202631 January 2026

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GTRE–DRDO Kickstart “Desi High Thrust Engine”

India has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its sovereign aero-engine capability. The Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), Bengaluru, under…

byalphadefense.in29 January 202629 January 2026

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Is Europe Geopolitically Relevant Anymore ?

-By Riya Karan With the decline of the Soviet Union in 1991 we had a clear winner and hegemony of…

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