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Indian Army Unveils Indigenous Dual‑Use AI Suite at 2026 India AI Summit

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AI Suite Demonstrated at Bharat Mandapam on Feb 17 On Tuesday, February 17 2026, the Indian Army presented a portfolio of homegrown artificial‑intelligence solutions at the India AI Summit held in the Bharat Mandapam exhibition hall. The display signaled the service’s transition toward a data‑centric, AI‑enabled force aligned with national self‑reliance goals. Organisers highlighted the suite’s potential to serve both defence missions and civilian needs such as disaster response and governance [1].

Key Platforms Offer Defence and Civilian Applications The showcased systems included AI Examiner for automated training assessment, SAM‑UN for geospatial situational awareness, EKAM – an air‑gapped AI‑as‑a‑Service cloud ensuring data sovereignty, and PRAKSHEPAN, an AI‑driven climatology tool that issues early warnings for landslides, floods and avalanches. Each platform was marketed as “dual‑use,” capable of supporting military operations while providing services to civilian agencies. The Army stressed that indigenous development underpins operational readiness and national resilience [1].

Security Solutions Target Deep‑Fake and Cyber Threats Demonstrations featured XFace, an AI‑powered facial‑recognition system for identity verification, alongside advanced deep‑fake detection tools designed to counter synthetic media manipulation. Additional cyber‑security solutions were shown to protect critical infrastructure from malware and evolving digital threats. These capabilities aim to safeguard both defence networks and civilian digital assets [1].

Operational Tools Enhance Logistics and Disaster Resilience The exhibition also displayed Nabh Drishti, a mobile telemetry reporting platform, a driver‑fatigue detection device that issues real‑time drowsiness alerts, a portable “AI‑in‑a‑Box” for rapid deployment, and an AI‑powered vehicle‑tracking system to optimise fleet logistics. Together, these tools are intended to improve battlefield efficiency and support rapid disaster‑relief operations across the country [1].

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Dec 16, 1971 – India secures a decisive victory in the Indo‑Pakistani war, an event later commemorated as Vijay Diwas and serving as a historical anchor for the Army’s push toward a self‑reliant, technologically advanced force.

Dec 15, 2025 – The Indian Army hosts the “Vijay Diwas ‘At Home’” ceremony at Army House, New Delhi, attended by President Droupadi Murmu and 73 foreign ambassadors; the Defence Ministry declares the celebration “showcases a modern, innovative, and self‑reliant army” and highlights a broad array of indigenously developed equipment with dual‑use potential for disaster response, infrastructure work, and sustainable development, underscoring growing synergy among soldiers, engineers, startups and academia [2].

Feb 17, 2026 – At the India AI Summit in Bharat Mandapam, the Indian Army unveils an indigenous AI suite—including AI Examiner, SAM‑UN, EKAM, PRAKSHEPAN, XFace, deep‑fake detection, telemetry, driver‑fatigue alerts, AI‑in‑a‑Box and vehicle‑tracking tools—demonstrating dual‑use capabilities for defence, disaster management, cybersecurity and governance; the Army states it “focuses on an approach built on indigenous development, operational readiness and dual‑use adaptability, aiming to strengthen defence preparedness while contributing to national disaster resilience, cybersecurity and broader development objectives” [1].

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