Air Marshal Tejinder Singh Highlights Strategic Importance of AI in Military Operations

Pune, November 15 (Daily Kiran) : Air Marshal Tejinder Singh, the Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee, underscored the strategic importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping future military capabilities and operational readiness. He spoke at a seminar held at the Military Institute of Technology in Pune as part of a three-day program focused on science, technology, and applied research.

The seminar, titled “AI vs AI: The New Front of Warfare,” brought together leaders from the three armed forces, academia, and technology experts from various industries to discuss the evolving nature of warfare in the AI era. The Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) headquarters shared insights about the event on social media platform X.

The seminar featured informative sessions led by subject matter experts from the armed forces, academia, and industry. Topics included emerging AI technologies, sovereign AI, AI-enabled weapon systems, autonomous and semi-autonomous systems, human-machine teaming, and decision superiority in multi-domain operations.

A highlight of the seminar was “Navonmesh,” an event showcasing cutting-edge AI technologies and innovative solutions along with their potential military applications, presented by leading industry partners.

The discussions emphasized the importance of collaboration between the armed forces, academia, and industry to address the challenges of future warfare, alongside fostering indigenous technological capabilities.

Earlier, Air Marshal Tejinder Singh visited the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Khadakwasla, Pune. During his visit, he reviewed key training infrastructure, curricula, and upcoming development projects aimed at enhancing the training environment.

He also toured external tactical training sites and interacted with cadets undergoing camp training, gaining insights into their training experiences and professional development. In his address, he urged cadets to uphold the highest traditions of military ethos, embody values of discipline, integrity, and commitment, and foster a spirit of unity. Furthermore, he encouraged them to strive for professional excellence and prepare for future responsibilities to carry forward the legacy of this distinguished military training center.