Rajesh Uppal
April 17, 2025 Army & Land, Electronics & EW, Security & Threat Management
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Introduction In today’s complex and evolving threat landscape, improvised explosive devices (IEDs) remain a persistent challenge for military forces worldwide. The sophistication of radio-controlled IEDs (RCIEDs) has increased significantly, prompting defense agencies to adopt advanced electronic warfare (EW) solutions. One such critical system is the Joint Counter Radio-Controlled IED Electronic …
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Rajesh Uppal
April 17, 2025 AI & IT, Industry & Market Dynamics, Photonics, Security & Threat Management
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Introduction In an era where security and surveillance are paramount, Intelligent Video Analytics (IVA) has emerged as a transformative technology. By harnessing artificial intelligence and machine learning, IVA systems analyze video feeds in real-time, providing actionable insights across various sectors, including public safety, retail, transportation, and critical infrastructure. The global …
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Rajesh Uppal
April 17, 2025 Army & Land, Strategy, Policy & Governance
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As global security landscapes rapidly evolve, modern warfare demands a shift beyond traditional battlegrounds. Multi-domain warfare (MDW) – integrating operations across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace – has become the cornerstone of future military strategy. For India, adopting this approach is imperative to address emerging challenges from both state …
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Rajesh Uppal
April 17, 2025 Mechanical, Thermal, Propulsion & Energy
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In the quest for more efficient and powerful propulsion systems, researchers and engineers are turning to an innovative concept that has the potential to revolutionize both jet and rocket engines: Rotating Detonation Engines (RDEs). RDE technology is an emerging solution in the field of propulsion, promising to enhance performance, reduce …
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Rajesh Uppal
April 16, 2025 Cyber & IW, Strategy, Policy & Governance
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Introduction In an era of increasing cyber threats and digital complexity, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stepped up its efforts to ensure that companies maintain robust cybersecurity practices. The SEC’s amended Cybersecurity Disclosure Rule, adopted July 2023 and effective as of mid-December, requires public companies to provide …
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Rajesh Uppal
April 16, 2025 Air Force & Aviation, Defense & Military
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As warfare evolves, it’s no longer sufficient to command superiority in just one domain. Today’s battlespace spans across interconnected domains—space, air, ground, and surface—creating a complex environment where adversaries and allies alike are integrated and interdependent. In this rapidly changing landscape, the U.S. Department of Defense and military forces worldwide …
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Rajesh Uppal
April 16, 2025 Quantum, Thermal, Propulsion & Energy
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The rapid rise of quantum computing promises more than just increased processing power—it’s a game-changer for energy efficiency. Traditional computing, while powerful, is increasingly energy-intensive. Data centers, for instance, consume vast amounts of energy to power and cool thousands of servers, and this consumption is only projected to grow as …
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Rajesh Uppal
April 15, 2025 Air Force & Aviation, Army & Land, Defense & Military, Navy & Maritime, Strategy, Policy & Governance
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In 2050, the battlefield as we know it will be reshaped by advancements in hybrid warfare. This form of warfare, which blends conventional, irregular, and cyber warfare, will leverage a fusion of emerging technologies to redefine military strategies and warfighting capabilities. From artificial intelligence (AI) to quantum computing, and from …
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Rajesh Uppal
April 15, 2025 Mechanical, Space Technology, Defense & Exploration, Unmanned & Autonomous Systems
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Exploring Mars is more than just a scientific endeavor—it’s a journey toward establishing a sustainable human presence on the Red Planet. Essential resources such as water and oxygen, both for survival and fuel, are critical to this mission. Among the most promising solutions is harvesting the Martian subsurface ice, which …
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Rajesh Uppal
April 14, 2025 AI & IT, Biotech & Synthetic Biology, Industry & Market Dynamics
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The drug discovery process, traditionally lengthy and complex, is undergoing a revolutionary transformation, thanks to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). Developing new drugs is expensive—costs can soar to billions, with a high failure rate and an average of 10-15 years to bring a new treatment to market. With the …
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