In this episode of vpod.ai, we explore China's bold claim of a 10-minute continuous test of a rotating detonation engine (RDE) — a propulsion technology that could revolutionize hypersonic travel and weaponry.

🔍 What you’ll learn:

• What a rotating detonation engine (RDE) is and how it works
• Why RDE tech has challenged engineers for over 70 years
• How China's reported breakthrough could tilt the hypersonic arms race
• The geopolitical and military implications of stable RDE-powered systems
• Why independent verification is crucial and what hurdles still remain

⚠️ With speed, stealth, and global strategy colliding, this could be more than just a test — it might be the dawn of a new propulsion era.

💡 Final question to our listeners: Is the biggest obstacle engineering or international transparency?

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