Akshat Upadhyay

Emerging Frontiers: Technology Absorption in the Indian Army

Publisher: Pentagon Press In the 21st century, power on the battlefield is no longer defined by size or legacy, but by speed of adaptation. The world’s most advanced militaries are...

Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Warfare: A New Warfighting Paradigm

The article introduces ‘DIY warfare’, a paradigm where soldiers utilize advanced commercial technologies with support from private tech firms, and civilians contribute technologically, often near conflict zones. This convergence blurs...

Akshat Upadhyay |
January-February 2024 |
Strategic Analysis

Virtual and Augmented Reality and Warfare: Fighting War as a Computer Game?

Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Lt Col Akshat Upadhyay’s article ‘Virtual and Augmented Reality and Warfare - Fighting War as a Computer Game?’ has been published as part of ORF's...

Integral Air Support to Land Operations: A Futuristic Perspective

Offensive use of air power is an important element of modern warfare and is seen as a precursor to the conduct of successful land operations. One of the basic tenets...

Akshat Upadhyay |
October-December 2023 |
Journal of Defence Studies

First Person View (FPV) Drones: When Quantity Equals Quality

First Person View (FPV) drones, combined with artificial intelligence (AI), are the next evolution in warfare as they offer a cheaper and scalable alternative to precision weapons.

Akshat Upadhyay |
February 27, 2024 |
Issue Brief

Role of Semiconductors in India’s National Security

The Indian government has rightly given a clarion call for India to be a Chip Maker rather than a Chip Taker. The requirement of semiconductors in India's national security domain...

AI As A Multi-Domain Enabler For The Army

Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Lt Col Akshat Upadhyay’s article ‘AI As A Multi-Domain Enabler For The Army’ has been published by Ananta Centre, on 21 November 2023. The Indian...

Military Applications of Virtual Reality and Beyond

The military applications of Virtual Reality include those relating to combat training and simulation.

Akshat Upadhyay |
September 14, 2023 |
Issue Brief

S-70 Okhotnik UCAV Debuts on the Russia–Ukraine Battlefield

UCAVs can impose a major decision dilemma on the adversary and act as a part of a combined arms offensive in the air, in their role as ‘loyal wingman’ for...

Akshat Upadhyay |
July 31, 2023 |
IDSA Comments

US Voluntary Code of Conduct on AI and Implications for Military Use

The suggestions being offered to rein in the advancements in AI need to move into the domain of regulation, to ensure that the unwarranted effects of these technologies do not...