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Air Power Asia is place for all things #aviation, #strategy #military in the region. Founded by @chopsyturvey former Air Marshal

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The Air Chief has been Mincing No Words – Time for the Nation to Get Fighter Aircraft Act Right
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"Global Aggressor Fighter Aircraft Squadrons – IAF’s CoBRA a Unique Blend"
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Nation's pride.
Such clips are purposeful to inform people about Brig Usman. More certainly needs to be done.🙏🏻

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US supports Ukraine and gets what it sows with Russia supports Iran

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Victory or peace? 100 days into Iran-US conflict, it’s clear West Asia can’t have both

The hard lesson of repeated interventions is that coercion without a viable political framework begets perpetual crises

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Ship with 24 Indian seafarers hit in alleged US Navy strike near Oman; crew safe

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The ₹2,352 crore Chenab-Beas Link Tunnel project in Himachal Pradesh is a major inter-basin water transfer initiative approved by the Central Government. The project is designed to redirect water to water-deficient northern states by building an 8.7-kilometre diversion tunnel.Core Project HighlightsWater Source: Water is diverted from the Chandra River, which is a primary upper tributary of the western Chenab River basin.Destination: The water flows directly into the Beas River system, converting it into a more reliable, perennial water source.Location: The project sits near Koksar village in the high-altitude Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, situated just upstream of the north portal of the Atal Tunnel

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✈️🔊 BREAKING THE SOUND BARRIER... WITHOUT THE BOOM?

For more than 75 years, going faster than sound came with a price: the famous sonic boom. A powerful shockwave so loud that supersonic flights over land were heavily restricted.

Now NASA’s X-59 has just crossed the speed of sound for the first time, reaching Mach 1.1, and it’s designed to do something that sounds almost impossible: fly faster than sound while turning the deafening boom into a much softer “thump.”

So how does it work?

The secret isn't that the shockwaves disappear. They still exist. Instead, the X-59’s extraordinary shape carefully spreads those shockwaves apart before they reach the ground. Its incredibly long, needle-like nose, specially designed fuselage, and engine placement help prevent the waves from combining into the explosive sonic boom we normally hear. Instead of one massive blast, people below should hear something closer to a distant thump.

Think of it like this:

A traditional supersonic jet hits the air with a hammer.

The X-59 tries to slice through it with a scalpel.

If NASA's tests succeed, this could help bring back commercial supersonic travel over land for the first time in decades. Imagine crossing continents in nearly half the time without shaking windows or startling entire cities.

The future of aviation may have just become a lot faster... and a lot quieter.

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India’s US$39 Billion Rafale Mega-Deal Triggers Indo-Pacific Airpower Shift as 114 Fighters and Massive Technology Transfer Challenge China-Pakistan Military Balance

New Delhi’s unprecedented Rafale co-production initiative with France transforms India into Dassault Aviation’s second global manufacturing hub while accelerating Indian Air Force combat readiness against mounting Chinese and Pakistani airpower expansion.

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How Israel's air-defence network intercepts everything from ballistic missiles to drones

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"100% hydrogen-powered jet engine from Rolls-Royce reaches full power in landmark test
The program validated hydrogen combustion, fuel, and control systems across a complete simulated flight cycle."
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"Hindustan Aeronautics shares gain 1.61% intra-day as report indicates new clearer delivery timeline for Tejas Mk1A jets"
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"Rostec Reveals Russia’s Su-57 Fifth Generation Fighter Was Designed to Operate as an Airborne Command Centre"
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"India secures new trade gateway through Oman pact as Hormuz crisis deepens"
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India set for record $2 billion domestic military drone order

Historic procurement: India is preparing to place its biggest military drone order, exceeding $2 billion, with domestic firms for delivery within two years.

Strategic shift: The push reflects lessons from recent conflicts and aims to boost self-reliance in unmanned warfare capabilities.

Industry boost: Over 600 Indian drone manufacturers, including 100 in defence, are poised to benefit from expanded orders and investment.

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"Adani Ports bags 10-year contract for Argentina’s first LNG export project"
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Wow!

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Russia Remains a Good Bet for Military Aviation Technologies. And it is a time-tested friend. @Chopsyturvey @AirPowerAsia https://t.co/dLaFk7l8Ge
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