Rajesh Uppal

Joined: January 29, 2016
Articles: 3673

Industry & Market Dynamics, Critical & Emerging Technologies, Industry, Markets & Supply Chains, Manufacturing, Nanotech, Science, Engineering & Applied Research

Boron Nitride Nanotubes: The Next-Gen Material Powering Industries from Semiconductors to Space

Introduction: From Laboratory Curiosity to Strategic Material Boron Nitride Nanotubes (BNNTs) are rapidly transitioning from a niche research material into a strategically significant enabler of advanced industrial and defense capabilities. Often described as a “supermaterial,” BNNTs combine extreme thermal…...

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Rajesh Uppal
January 6, 2026

Electronics & EW, Explainers & Knowledge Foundations, Nanotech, Photonics, Quantum, Science, Engineering & Applied Research, Systems & Architecture Analysis

Beyond Moore’s Law: Why Spintronics Is Becoming a Strategic Computing Technology

For more than five decades, advances in computing have been driven by transistor scaling. That model is now under unprecedented pressure. As semiconductor devices approach atomic dimensions, further miniaturization delivers diminishing performance gains while dramatically increasing fabrication complexity, power consumption,…...

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Rajesh Uppal
January 6, 2026

Industry & Market Dynamics, Cyber & Information Warfare, Global Risks & Future Threats, Industry, Markets & Supply Chains, Security, Cyber & Counter-Threats, Strategy, Policy & Governance

Supply Chain Security: The Hidden Weak Link in Global Business

Introduction: Supply Chain Security as a Systemic Business Risk In an era defined by hyperconnectivity, global businesses are no longer standalone entities—they are ecosystems. Complex webs of suppliers, vendors, software providers, and logistics partners enable unprecedented efficiency and scale.…...

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Rajesh Uppal
January 5, 2026

Industry & Market Dynamics, Critical & Emerging Technologies, Explainers & Knowledge Foundations, Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries, Industry, Markets & Supply Chains, Material, Strategy, Policy & Governance

Lithium: The “White Gold” Powering the Global Energy Revolution

Introduction: The Strategic Metal of the 21st Century Lithium has moved far beyond its identity as a niche industrial mineral to become one of the most strategically critical resources of the 21st century. Often referred to as “white gold,” it…...

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Rajesh Uppal
January 5, 2026

AI & IT, Critical & Emerging Technologies, Defence & Military Systems, Explainers & Knowledge Foundations, Human & Soldier Systems, Science, Engineering & Applied Research

Beyond the Lens: How AI That Understands Human Action is Changing Our World

Introduction: From Passive Vision to Cognitive Perception For decades, video systems have functioned as passive observers—capturing immense volumes of visual data without any intrinsic understanding of what that data represents. Cameras could record motion, detect anomalies, and trigger alerts, but…...

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Rajesh Uppal
January 5, 2026

AI & IT, Explainers & Knowledge Foundations, Human & Soldier Systems, Industry & Market Dynamics, Industry, Markets & Supply Chains, Operational Employment & Use-Cases, Science, Engineering & Applied Research

Beyond the Words: How Emotion AI is Humanizing Customer Service

Introduction: From Automation to Empathy—The Next Frontier of Customer Experience Customer service is undergoing a fundamental transformation. For over a decade, businesses have optimized for speed, scale, and efficiency through automation—deploying chatbots, self-service portals, and AI-driven workflows. While these systems…...

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Rajesh Uppal
January 5, 2026

Industry & Market Dynamics, Global Risks & Future Threats, Industry, Markets & Supply Chains, Security & Threat Management, Security, Cyber & Counter-Threats, Strategy, Policy & Governance

Climate-Related Hazards: A Growing Security Risk for Businesses

Introduction: Climate Risk as a Strategic and Operational Threat Climate-related hazards have crossed a critical threshold—from environmental concern to enterprise-wide security and continuity risk. What was once treated as a sustainability issue is now directly impacting asset integrity, supply…...

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Rajesh Uppal
January 4, 2026

Electronics & EW, Comparative Reviews & Capability Assessments, Critical & Emerging Technologies, Defence & Military Systems, Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries, Global Risks & Future Threats, Operational Employment & Use-Cases, Strategy, Policy & Governance, Weapons & Munitions

Electromagnetic Warfare 2026: How Microwave and EMP Weapons Are Reshaping Global Combat

Introduction: The Weaponization of the Electromagnetic Spectrum The character of warfare is undergoing a profound transformation. Throughout history, military power was measured by the ability to project physical force through land armies, naval fleets, airpower, and later space capabilities. By…...

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Rajesh Uppal
January 4, 2026

Photonics, Analysis, Reviews & Explainers, Comm. & Networking, Explainers & Knowledge Foundations, Science, Engineering & Applied Research, Space Technology, Defense & Exploration, Systems & Architecture Analysis

The Technology and System Aspects of Free-Space Optical Communication

Introduction: From Spectrum Scarcity to Optical Dominance Free-Space Optical Communication (FSOC) is emerging as a decisive alternative to traditional radio frequency (RF) communication, addressing one of the most pressing constraints in modern connectivity: spectrum saturation. As global demand for high-bandwidth…...

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Rajesh Uppal
January 4, 2026

Industry & Market Dynamics, Cyber & Information Warfare, Industry, Markets & Supply Chains, Operational Employment & Use-Cases, Security, Cyber & Counter-Threats, Strategy, Policy & Governance

Cyber Threats and Security Trends in 2025: Navigating the Evolving Digital Battlefield

Introduction: From Cyber Risk to Strategic Battlespace Cybersecurity in 2025 is no longer a technical domain operating in the background of digital systems—it has become a primary theater of strategic competition. The convergence of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, hyperconnectivity, and…...

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Rajesh Uppal
January 3, 2026