Rajesh Uppal
April 28, 2025 Air Force & Aviation, Thermal, Propulsion & Energy
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Otto Aviation, a leader in the development of cutting-edge aviation technologies, has announced an exciting new project in collaboration with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, Otto will begin testing a new demonstrator aircraft equipped with its revolutionary super-laminar design technology, a …
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Rajesh Uppal
April 28, 2025 Cyber & IW, Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries, Strategy, Policy & Governance
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The release of the Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace Operations by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) marks a significant milestone in India’s defense strategy. As global warfare increasingly shifts towards the digital domain, this doctrine reflects India’s commitment to integrating cyberspace into national security planning. The doctrine arrives at a …
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Rajesh Uppal
April 28, 2025 Defense & Military, Industry & Market Dynamics, Strategy, Policy & Governance
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India’s defence sector is witnessing a transformative shift, fueled by the ingenuity and agility of its Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and startups. These dynamic entities are not only fostering self-reliance in defence production but are also redefining military preparedness with cutting-edge innovations. The synergy between government policies, a …
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Rajesh Uppal
April 27, 2025 Uncategorized
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As space becomes an increasingly contested domain, DARPA is pioneering a series of groundbreaking solutions aimed at enhancing space security, operational efficiency, and sustainability through the Phoenix Program. This initiative is a response to the growing need for more flexible, cost-effective, and adaptive space systems that can meet the dynamic …
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Rajesh Uppal
April 27, 2025 Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries, Space Technology, Defense & Exploration
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The Surprising Striver in the World’s Space Business When India launched its first rocket in 1963, it was a modest attempt by a developing country to engage in cutting-edge technology. Fast forward to today, and India has emerged as a significant player in the global space industry. What started with …
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Rajesh Uppal
April 26, 2025 Electronics & EW, Industry & Market Dynamics, Photonics
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In recent years, thermal countermeasures have become essential to military and defense strategies worldwide. These sophisticated technologies, designed to mask or alter the heat signatures of military assets, are critical in protecting personnel and equipment from detection by infrared (IR) sensors and targeting systems. As military operations grow increasingly reliant …
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Rajesh Uppal
April 26, 2025 Manufacturing, Quantum
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In the grand tapestry of 21st-century technology, the pursuit of a quantum computer stands out as both a monumental challenge and a revolutionary leap.By harnessing the peculiar properties of quantum bits (qubits)—superposition and entanglement—quantum computers promise to tackle problems intractable for classical systems, transforming industries ranging from cryptography and artificial …
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Rajesh Uppal
April 25, 2025 Electronics & EW, Photonics
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Thermal countermeasures are essential defense technologies designed to protect military vehicles and aircraft from heat-seeking missiles and infrared-guided weaponry. Since the advent of heat-seeking missiles in the mid-20th century, military forces worldwide have focused on developing effective countermeasures to confuse, deflect, or obscure their heat signatures from enemy tracking systems. …
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Rajesh Uppal
April 25, 2025 Nanotech, Photonics, Quantum
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Quantum technologies are propelling humanity into a new era of innovation, promising groundbreaking advancements in computing, communication, sensing, and cryptography. At the core of this quantum revolution lies a fascinating material: quantum dots. These semiconductor nanoparticles, often referred to as “artificial atoms,” are unlocking new possibilities by harnessing the strange …
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Rajesh Uppal
April 24, 2025 Electronics & EW
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As the world becomes more dependent on precise navigation data for everything from military operations to autonomous vehicles and industrial systems, the vulnerabilities of traditional GNSS-based PNT solutions are becoming more apparent. Threats such as GPS jamming, spoofing, and cyberattacks are growing at an alarming rate, putting critical infrastructure at …
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