India-Pakistan Military Conflict and Technological Integration

In a brief military conflict between India and Pakistan that commenced on the night of May 6-7, India leveraged its technological advancements to strike multiple military targets in Pakistan and counter various attacks. This was achieved through a strategic integration of space technology, electronics, and computing expertise powered by artificial intelligence (AI).

Technological Capabilities in Defence

• Indigenous Navigation Systems: Enabled precise targeting of strategic locations in Pakistan.
• Air Defense Abilities: Utilized both hard and soft kill techniques to intercept enemy objects.

AI for Situational Awareness

• AI cloud-based systems were employed to detect and position hostile aerial objects.
• Enhanced capabilities for strategic positioning and engagement from land, sea, and air.

Development of AI Capabilities

• Ministry of Defence Initiatives (2018): Establishment of the Defence AI Council (DAIC) and Defence AI Project Agency (DAIPA).
• Project Roadmap (2022):
  • 70 AI projects for defence, with 40 completed by 2022.
  • 129 AI projects planned until 2026, with 77 already completed.
  • Each defence service allocated Rs 100 crore for AI implementation.

Key AI Developments in the Armed Forces

• Bharat Electronics Limited: Developed AI systems for enemy aircraft recognition, enhancing situational awareness.
• Indian Air Force's Integrated Air Command and Control System: Integrates data for comprehensive situational awareness.
• Indian Army's AI-Based Intercept Management System (IMS): Automates intercept analysis and interpretation in the Western Theatre.
• DRDO's Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics: Developed Air Defence Control and Reporting System to detect and neutralize aerial threats.