Bengaluru: In a major push towards technological self-reliance in defence, the Indian Army has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru to jointly develop a fully indigenous Artificial Intelligence (AI) system.
The collaboration aims to design advanced AI-based solutions capable of addressing emerging challenges in the digital information and modern warfare landscape. The system will be developed through collaborative research, innovation, and field-oriented testing, ensuring it meets operational needs of the armed forces.
Reaffirming its commitment to Atmanirbhar Bharat, the #IndianArmy has signed an MoU with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, to develop a fully indigenous AI based system through collaborative research and innovation, aimed at addressing emerging challenges in the… pic.twitter.com/glRB2RaA2k
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According to the Army, the partnership brings together the institution’s operational experience, IISc’s academic and scientific expertise, and the support of Indian industry to accelerate the creation of next-generation defence technologies.
The initiative is seen as a key step in strengthening India’s self-reliant defence ecosystem under the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission. It also reflects the Army’s growing focus on digital transformation, advanced analytics, and indigenous technological capability.
Defence experts believe that such collaborations will play a crucial role in preparing the Indian Army for future conflicts, where artificial intelligence will be central to decision-making, data security, and battlefield operations.
