- By Shubham Bajpai
- Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:37 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
In a significant move towards modernising its warfare capabilities, the Indian Army is working on the rollout of artificial intelligence (AI) applications across critical domains to boost its combat capabilities during times of war and conflict.
The advantage of the AI-driven applications was witnessed during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, where an app named Electronic Intelligence Collation, used by all intelligence agencies, was quickly modified to meet the requirements of the mission.
Speaking about the AI-apps, Lt Gen Rajiv Kumar Sahni, Director General of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME), said that the application played a key role in locating adversary sensors during the operation, which aided tactical planning and coordination on the ground.
Lt Gen Sahni said that the Army is developing an indigenous unified AI platform that will integrate operational, intelligence, logistics, and training applications on a single secure framework.
Regarding the approach of the army to AI applications, Sahni said that the focus areas include prioritising AI in domains where it reduces risk to personnel, improves decision-making, and strengthens resilience.
Speaking about some of the initiatives, Sahni said that an Electronic Intelligence Collation and Analysis System (ECAS) is a key initiative that will identify and prioritise critical threats, helping achieve strategic dominance, he said.
Meanwhile, Trinetra is another application that provides for a common operational picture for better coordination, situational awareness, and decision superiority, he added.
During Operation Sindoor, the Trinetra system assisted in the generation of a common operational and intelligence picture at both tactical and operational levels, he said.
Sahni also listed the Predictive Threat Modelling Using AI framework as another tool that has been useful to the commanders.
(With PTI Inputs)