About Us

INTERNATIONAL DEFENSE SECURITY & TECHNOLOGY INC. (IDST) is a California-based nonprofit public benefit corporation, officially recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization by the IRS since May 18, 2020. Headquartered in Newark, CA, IDST is committed to advancing global security and defense technologies through research, innovation, and public education.

IDST maintains active corporate compliance with the California Secretary of State and is led by Rajesh Kumar Uppal, with Shivi Uppal and Sonia Uppal serving as key officers.

Our Unique Model

IDST’s comprehensive model analyzes the entire defense, security, and technology landscape—spanning world geopolitics, global and national threats, emerging technologies, and future warfare. Our research explores developments across all five military domains: land, air, sea, space, and cyber. We also focus on soldier systems, homeland security technologies, and disruptive advancements in areas such as electronics, photonics, nanotech, propulsion, quantum tech, and artificial intelligence.

We combine two powerful approaches. The first is a top-down method that examines geopolitical, economic, and security scenarios to identify strategic capability requirements and gaps. The second is a bottom-up scan of emerging technologies, assessing their military potential and readiness. We then prioritize breakthroughs based on their future warfare impact.

Our system continuously monitors real-time developments across threats, doctrines, policies, industry trends, and research. We synthesize insights from open sources, academic journals, military programs, and more, providing stakeholders with actionable intelligence and foresight. The goal: help decision-makers adopt emerging tech early and prevent military surprises.

Market Research & Strategic Analysis

IDST also serves as a technology market intelligence hub. We provide insightful analysis on defense innovation trends, industry developments, dual-use technologies, manufacturing breakthroughs, and investment priorities. Our strategic assessments help bridge the gap between scientific innovation and operational deployment, benefiting both governmental and industrial stakeholders.

Recognition & Accolades

IDST’s contributions have been globally acknowledged. We were listed in the University of Pennsylvania’s “2020 Best New Think Tanks” Global Index Report, a prestigious recognition of our thought leadership and impact. Our research has been cited and uploaded by respected organizations such as IEEE and several government agencies, underscoring our relevance in the global defense ecosystem.