Rajnath Singh launches 75 newly-developed AI defence products

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched 75 newly-developed Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies during the first-ever “AI in Defence” symposium and exhibition, organised by the Ministry of Defence.

These include AI Platform Automation; Autonomous/Unmanned/Robotics systems; BlockChain-based Automation; Command, Control, Communication, Computer & Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance; Cyber Security; Human Behavioural Analysis; Intelligent Monitoring Systems; Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems; Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Operational Data Analytics; Manufacturing and Maintenance; Simulators/Test Equipment and speech/voice analysis using Natural Language Processing, stated a government release.

The Minister released the physical as well as e-version of the book comprising the details of these 75 products, showcasing the collective efforts put on by the Services, DRDO, DPSUs, iDEX start-ups and the private industry in the last four years in the field of AI.

Rajnath Singh described AI as a revolutionary step in the development of humanity; proof that a human being is the most evolved creature in the universe. He said, “AI-enabled military devices are capable of handling large amounts of data efficiently. It is also proving to be very helpful in training the soldiers. In the coming times, Augmented and Virtual Reality technologies will also be used effectively.”

Rajnath Singh pointed out that AI has built inroads in almost every sector, including defence, health and medicine, agriculture, trade and commerce and transport. He asserted that weapons or systems are being developed, keeping in mind the crucial role AI can play in future warfare.