Cabinet secretary TV Somanathan emphasized the need for sovereign AI models and resilient supply chains to safeguard national interests.
Addressing the Army Commanders' Conference, he highlighted the importance of strong civil-military cooperation and a whole-of-nation approach.
India is developing around a dozen AI models using local infrastructure, data, and workforce under the India AI Mission.
The government aims to create homegrown, Indic-language focused models and reduce reliance on foreign platforms.
The latest technologies, including AI, are being leveraged for favourable outcomes in ongoing conflicts.
The Indian Army plans to induct tens of thousands of locally-made UAS and loitering munitions over the next five years to boost its battlefield capabilities.
