Category Security, Cyber & Counter-Threats

Security, Cyber & Counter-Threats examines the evolving landscape of digital conflict, hybrid warfare, and threat mitigation in an increasingly networked world.
This magazine covers cyber operations, information warfare, digital resilience, and security architectures shaping modern defense and intelligence ecosystems.
Designed for analysts, policymakers, and technology leaders, it delivers actionable insights into how states and non-state actors compete, defend, and adapt in the information age.

Critical & Emerging Technologies, Global Risks & Future Threats, Security & Threat Management

Modernizing Military Base Defense: The Rise of Smart Base Technologies

Military bases are no longer static fortresses. Smart bases are becoming living systems—sensing, learning, and defending across physical, digital, and strategic domains. Modern military bases face a rapidly evolving set of security challenges driven by their interconnectedness with civilian infrastructure…...

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Rajesh Uppal
November 18, 2025

Autonomous, Energy & Infrastructure Systems, Global Risks & Future Threats, Mechanical, Security & Threat Management, Thermal, Propulsion & Energy

The Unbreakable Atom: How Meltdown-Proof Reactors Are Fueling Nuclear’s Comeback

Meltdown-proof nuclear reactors are redefining safety, reshaping energy policy, and positioning nuclear power as a cornerstone of the global net-zero transition. In the quest for a sustainable and secure energy future, renewable sources like wind and solar have rightfully taken…...

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Rajesh Uppal
November 17, 2025

Biotech & Synthetic Biology, Security & Threat Management, Technology & Systems Management

The Silent Threat Beneath the Leaves: How Early Pathogen Detection is Revolutionizing Crop Protection

Every year, an invisible catastrophe strikes global agriculture. Before a single sprout reaches harvest, up to 40% of our potential crops vanish—ravaged by pests and diseases in fields worldwide. This isn’t just an agronomic concern; it’s a $290 billion…...

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Rajesh Uppal
November 16, 2025

AI & IT, Security & Threat Management

Global Reach, Local Precision: How AI Is Revolutionizing Weather Forecasting Worldwide

Artificial intelligence is transforming weather forecasting into a real-time intelligence system—reshaping disaster response, economic planning, and military operations by delivering faster, more precise, and strategically vital insight into Earth’s atmosphere. Introduction: A Quiet Revolution in the Sky For most of…...

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Rajesh Uppal
November 14, 2025

AI & IT, Air Force & Aviation, Comm. & Networking, Cyber & Information Warfare, Electronics & EW, Test & Measurement

Forging the Digital Shield: Inside the Air Force’s REFLECT Program Revolutionizing Electronic Warfare

As near-peer adversaries aggressively expand their electromagnetic warfare capabilities, the U.S. Air Force is racing to future-proof its dominance across contested domains. At the heart of this effort lies the REFLECT (Radio Frequency Electronic Warfare Focused Laboratory Evaluations of Critical…...

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Rajesh Uppal
November 11, 2025

AI & IT, Comm. & Networking, Global Risks & Future Threats, Security & Threat Management, Space Technology, Defense & Exploration

From Ruins to Resilience: Real-Time Tech and the Hidden Toll of War

The wars of the 21st century—particularly in the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), and Ukraine—have made one fact abundantly clear: assessments of environmental and infrastructure damage cannot wait for peace agreements or ceasefires. These wars have left cities in ruins,…...

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Rajesh Uppal
November 8, 2025

Critical & Emerging Technologies, Cyber & Information Warfare, Science, Engineering & Applied Research, Technology & Systems Management

Securing the Silicon Heartbeat: Next-Gen Solutions for Counterfeit Electronics and Hardware Trojans

Clean microchip layout suddenly reveals a glowing malicious circuit path

As counterfeit electronics and hardware Trojans silently infiltrate global systems, next-generation technologies like AI, nanophotonics, and blockchain are emerging as the digital shield protecting the silicon heartbeat of modern civilization. The Invisible Threat Reshaping Our Digital World The global electronics…...

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Rajesh Uppal
November 4, 2025

Cyber & Information Warfare, Explainers & Knowledge Foundations, Global Risks & Future Threats, Quantum, Science, Engineering & Applied Research, Systems & Architecture Analysis

Quantum Computing Threatens Digital Security: NIST’s Race to Standardize Post-Quantum Cryptography

Three glowing quantum safe standards forming a protective triangle

Watch how quantum computers are forcing the largest cryptographic transition in human history: The cryptographic apocalypse is no longer a theoretical concept. With quantum computers approaching the threshold of breaking RSA-3072 encryption—potentially within the next decade—global digital security hangs in…...

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Rajesh Uppal
November 3, 2025

Cyber & Information Warfare, Explainers & Knowledge Foundations, Industry, Markets & Supply Chains, Security, Cyber & Counter-Threats, Technology & Systems Management, Test & Measurement

Cyber Resilience Stress Tests: A New Imperative in a Volatile Digital Era

Introduction: The Growing Necessity of Cyber Resilience In today’s hyperconnected world, where digital infrastructure underpins everything from financial systems to critical healthcare operations, cyber resilience has emerged as a strategic imperative. While traditional cybersecurity measures aim to prevent breaches, cyber…...

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Rajesh Uppal
November 2, 2025

Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries, Navy & Maritime, Operational Employment & Use-Cases, Security & Threat Management

Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs): Redefining Naval Capabilities for Modern Challenges

Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels: The Future of Naval Power in an Unpredictable Sea NGOPVs bring modularity, endurance, and mission flexibility to navies navigating the complex challenges of modern maritime security. In an era defined by hybrid maritime threats, expanding exclusive…...

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Rajesh Uppal
October 29, 2025