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Air Marshal Anil Chopra

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Air Marshal Anil Chopra (Retired) is an Indian Air Force veteran fighter test pilot and is the former Director-General of the Center for Air Power Studies in New Delhi. He has been decorated with gallantry and distinguished service medals while serving in the IAF for 40 years. He tweets @Chopsyturvey

Asia Pacific

Taiwan No Walkover For China’s PLA: Why Invasion Could Be A Nightmare For Beijing, IAF Air Marshal Explains

China concluded a massive show of force around Taiwan. It surrounded the self-governing democratic island with warships, military aircraft, and troops in what appeared...

Americas

U.S. Commits A Whopping $900 Billion To Close Tech Gaps With Russia & China; Can It Reclaim Military Superiority?

The FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was signed into law by President Donald Trump on December 18, 2025, after it passed the US...

South Asia

IAF’s CoBRA-G vs Pakistan’s ACE: Inside Global Aggressor Squadrons & Evolution Of Air Combat Training

After India's Balakot air strikes and the more recent Op Sindoor, aerial engagements remained a subject of intense debate, and continue to do so. Aerial...

Europe

Make-in-India Rafale Jets Only Feasible If Full 140 Orders Placed; F5 Variant On Cards For IAF: Officials

A suspected leak from France’s Ministry of the Armed Forces a few days back suggests that India intends to procure 90 Rafale F4 multirole...

Expert Reviews

YES To Su-57, NO To GCAP! India’s Acquisition Of Russian Stealth Jets May Hinge On Adversary’s 5th-Gen Plans: OP-ED

Russia’s Su-57 “Felon” fifth-generation stealth-fighter once again enthralled the spectators at the recent Dubai air show. As India prepares to host Putin, defence cooperation...

Air Marshal Anil Chopra

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