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Indo-US NISAR Satellite Launched – Huge Potential to Unlock

Airpowerasia, Anil Chopra, NISAR, NASA, ISRO

NASA–ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR), the first joint satellite of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), will be launched by ISRO’s GSLV-F16 on July 30, 2025, at 17:40 hrs IST from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC SHAR), Sriharikota. It is a unique Earth observation satellite and theContinue reading “Indo-US NISAR Satellite Launched – Huge Potential to Unlock “

Future is Directed Energy Weapons – India Fast Coming of Age

Anil Chopra, Airpowerasia, DEW, India, USA, China, Future Weapons

India successfully tested the Mk-II (A) Laser-Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) on April 13, 2025, at the National Open Air Range (NOAR) in Kurnool. This 30 kW (kilowatt) laser weapon is designed to neutralize drones, UAVs, and other aerial threats, placing India in a select group of nations with this capability. The DRDO (Defence Research andContinue reading “Future is Directed Energy Weapons – India Fast Coming of Age “

14Th Dalai Lama Turns 90 – Succession Plan – Traditions or Tensions

Anil Chopra, Airpowerasia, Tibet, India, China, Buddhism

The exiled spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, has announced that his office, the Gaden Phodrang Trust, has sole authority to recognise the next Dalai Lama. On Wednesday, four days ahead of his 90th birthday, he posted a statement to X discussing the future of the Tibetan spiritual leadership, particularly his succession plans. He saidContinue reading “14Th Dalai Lama Turns 90 – Succession Plan – Traditions or Tensions”

China-Iran Strategic Closeness – Challenges and Choices India

Anil Chopra, Airpowerasia, Iran, China, India, Pakistan, USA, Israel

Iran is still recovering from the 12-day conflict with Israel and the June 22 attack on its nuclear facilities by the United States Air Force and Navy. The conflict has brought the Middle East to the brink of a new regional order, the one through which Israel tried to assert itself as an unrestrained militaryContinue reading “China-Iran Strategic Closeness – Challenges and Choices India”

AI 171 – Automation Failure or Human Error Aircrew – Don’t Create Fall Guys

Anil Chopra, Airpowerasia, Air India, Dreamliner. TCMA, AAIB, Boeing

Allegations of human error is “deeply insensitive,” says the Indian Commercial Pilots’ Association (ICPA) after the preliminary report on Air India flight 171 crash was released. In an official statement, the ICPA called the accusations and allegations against the pilots and flight crew a “gross violation” and “disservice to the profession.” “In the aftermath ofContinue reading “AI 171 – Automation Failure or Human Error Aircrew – Don’t Create Fall Guys”

The Houthis and the Red Sea Crisis – Unfolding Action and Options India

anil chopra, Air Power Asia, India, Yemen, Houthis, USA, Israel, Iran, Sanaa, Saudi Arabia,

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the Indian Navy (IN) has deployed ten ships in that (Gulf of Aden) region because we got a double problem. We have a piracy problem, and we’ve got a missile drone problem. In the last few days, actually, one of our ships extinguished a fire and rescuedContinue reading “The Houthis and the Red Sea Crisis – Unfolding Action and Options India”

Arctic: The New Great Game Arena – India must keep its Foothold

Anil Chopra, Air Power Asia, Arctic, India, China, Russia, Europe, USA

The Arctic region covers over one-sixth of the earth’s landmass and is set to play an increasing role in shaping the course of world affairs. The still less explored region is rich in exploitable natural resources, especially gas and oil and marine living resources. It is estimated that the Arctic could be home to nearlyContinue reading “Arctic: The New Great Game Arena – India must keep its Foothold”

British Roadblock in Tejas way to Argentina, and how New Delhi likely to fix it

Anil chopra, Rishav, Air Power Asia, LCA, HAL, DRDO, Argentina, India,

Carrying an aspiration to score the maiden export success of its Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has so far entered into multiple races, and multiple venues, opening doors for various potential customers to judge the capability and compatibility of the platform to fulfill their air defence requirements, either on long-term or interimContinue reading “British Roadblock in Tejas way to Argentina, and how New Delhi likely to fix it”

US-China Strategic Competition in Indo-Pacific

Anil Chopra, Air Power Asia, Indo-Pacific, China, USA, India, ASEAN, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean

Indo-Pacific has become the new arena for great power rivalry. The region generally comprises the Indian Ocean, the western and central Pacific Ocean, and the seas interlinking the two near the Indonesia archipelago. The region had seen some great battles between the U.S. and Japanese military after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbour in December 1941,Continue reading “US-China Strategic Competition in Indo-Pacific”

Prioritising IAF’s Unmanned Offensive and Defensive Capability

anil chopra, UAV, Drone, Indian Air Force, Military, Warfare

“Victory smiles upon those who anticipate the changes in the character of war, not upon those who wait to adapt themselves after the changes occur.”– Giulio Douhet For long, defence establishments around the world have been working and preparing for the future that would be unmanned. Videos of the Israeli-made Harop loitering munitions, reportedly used by AzerbaijanContinue reading “Prioritising IAF’s Unmanned Offensive and Defensive Capability”