Lt Col Narendra Tripathi

The writer is a visionary Military Veteran, Technology Leader and Scaling Entrepreneur. An iDEX winner and alumnus of NDA, IIT Kanpur and IIM Indore, he works at the intersection of Sovereign AI, Drones, Robotics and Defence innovation, and is a strategic consultant, thought leader, columnist and speaker. The views expressed are of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of Raksha Anirveda

Networking and Data Centricity in Indian Army

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Modern warfare has progressively shifted from an attrition-based contest of platforms to a competition defined by information superiority, speed of decision-making, and system resilience. The Indian Army’s selection of “Year of Networking and Data...

Tradition to Transformation: The Indian Army’s Journey Towards Future Warfare

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For over seven decades, the Indian Army has stood as a symbol of discipline, sacrifice, and operational excellence. Rooted deeply in tradition, ethos, and regimental pride, it has successfully defended the nation across diverse...

Artificial Intelligence for Indian Air Force

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Across the globe, modern air forces are quickly adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) to boost their advantage in everything from sensing threats and making faster decisions to enabling autonomous aircraft, improving logistics, and fostering better...

Catalysing Next-Generation Innovations

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India, long seen as a predominantly service-based economy with limited traction in core technology and manufacturing, is now undergoing a profound transformation into an innovation-led, technology-driven powerhouse. This shift has not been accidental; it...

Drones as Disposable Munitions

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The face of modern warfare is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by rapid technological advancements that are reshaping traditional military doctrines. The most impactful developments include the emergence of drones as disposable munitions, a...

Drone Warfare: An Unconventional Strategic Leap

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In the dynamic landscape of contemporary warfare, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly referred to as drones, have transitioned from auxiliary support platforms to core components of modern military operations. Technically defined as aircraft systems...

AI in Combat: Power and Peril

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In 2021, the book The Human-Machine Team was published, proposing the development of a machine capable of processing vast data sets to identify military strike targets quickly. Initially conceptualised to address bottlenecks in target...

Defence Startups: Innovation Amidst Challenges

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I ndia’s pursuit of Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance) in defence has reached a transformative phase, with startups and MSMEs playing a crucial role in driving innovation, developing indigenous technologies, and boosting defence production. Long reliant on foreign-origin...

GeoInt-Enabled Drones Are Transforming Modern Warfare

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Modern warfare is no longer confined to conventional tactics and strategies. The advent of disruptive technologies such as systems-of-systems integration, drone technology powered by GeoIntelligence (GeoInt), and artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionised the battlefield....

Emerging Threats of Drone Feed Hijacking: Strategic Implications for Indian Defence

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The proliferation of drones in modern warfare has transformed military operations, providing unmatched capabilities in surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeted strikes. However, integrating drones into military strategies has revealed significant vulnerabilities, including risks associated with...

AI-Enabled Threat Detection and Counter-Drone Systems in Naval Defence

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The Indian Navy plays a crucial role in safeguarding India's maritime interests across the ocean borders of India. In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) advancements have transformed naval defence capabilities by providing an intelligent,...

Pushing the Frontiers

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In an era where global conflicts are increasingly complex, the battlefield is witnessing a paradigm shift. Disruptive new-age technologies, including drone swarms, anti-drone systems, and AI, are redefining conventional warfare. For India, this shift...

Bridging the Gap

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In recent global conflicts, revolutionary technologies such as swarms of drones, loiter munitions, AIML, and mixed reality have emerged, challenging conventional systems with their enhanced efficiency, agility, and security in combat tactics and training....
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