From data to dominance, here's how Indian Army is integrating AI amid changes in modern warfare

From the Indian army top brass, including the Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, to think tanks and industry giants like Thales, the enthusiasm for integrating AI into defence has been strong The Indian Army is actively integrating AI in defence. AI, Army, and the focus on data In an exclusive interview with Firstpost on the sidelines of Aero India 2025, the Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, spoke about using AI for defence. We have begun that in a big way.” “AI enables predictive threat detection, helping militaries anticipate and neutralise risks before they escalate,” said Pascale Sourisse, President & CEO of Thales International. In a nutshell As Pascale Sourisse of Thales aptly put it, “Integrating AI into defence ensures armed forces can respond swiftly, precisely, and efficiently to evolving threats while safeguarding national security.” Future conflicts are likely to be shaped as much by data and algorithms as by manpower and firepower.