Source: TH
Why in News?
The Indian Army unveiled a range of indigenous artificial intelligence (AI) solutions at the India AI Summit, highlighting its shift toward becoming a data-centric and AI-enabled force.
Objective
- Strengthen operational capability through AI.
- Promote technological self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat).
- Develop dual-use platforms for both defence and civilian applications.
- Enhance cybersecurity and disaster response capacity.
Key Features of the Initiative
- Focus on indigenous innovation.
- Integration of AI across operations, training, logistics and security.
- Emphasis on data sovereignty and secure digital infrastructure.
- Support for both military operations and public welfare (disaster management, governance).
Major AI Systems Showcased
1. AI Examiner
- Automated assessment and feedback platform.
- Modernises military education and training systems.
2. SAM-UN
- Geospatial and AI-enabled situational awareness platform.
- Used for:
- Mission planning
- Disaster response
- Smart command centre integration
3. EKAM (AI-as-a-Service)
- Secure, air-gapped indigenous AI cloud platform.
- Ensures:
- Data sovereignty
- Secure processing of sensitive information
4. PRAKSHEPAN
- AI-based climatology and disaster prediction system.
- Provides early warnings for:
- Landslides
- Floods
- Avalanches
5. Security and Cyber Defence Systems
- XFace: AI facial recognition for identity verification.
- Deepfake Detection Systems: Counter synthetic media manipulation.
- AI Cyber Security Systems: Protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats.
6. Operational and Logistics Technologies
- Nabh Drishti: Real-time telemetry reporting and visualisation.
- Driver Fatigue Detection Device: Alerts for drowsiness.
- AI-in-a-Box: Portable AI solution for remote/disconnected environments.
- AI Vehicle Tracking System: Fleet monitoring and logistics optimisation.
