Indian Army Showcases Indigenous Dual-Use AI Systems

18 Feb 2026

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Indian Army Showcases Indigenous Dual-Use AI Systems

At the 2026 India AI Summit, the Indian Army showcased indigenous dual-use AI systems strengthening defence preparedness and disaster resilience.

  • The Army’s display highlighted dual-use platforms designed to serve both defence operations and civilian applications such as disaster management, cybersecurity and governance.

Key AI Platforms Showcased

Platform Introduction Civilian Applications Defence Applications
AI Examiner AI-enabled automated assessment and training platform providing real-time evaluation, data-driven analytics and standardised scalable assessments. Skill development & institutional training reforms Modernises military training & HR evaluation
SAM-UN (Situational Awareness Module – Unified Network) Geospatial AI-based situational awareness system offering real-time mapping, mission planning tools, smart command centre integration and multi-domain data fusion. Disaster response coordination & urban governance Mission planning & battlefield awareness
EKAM (AI-as-a-Service Platform) Secure, air-gapped indigenous AI cloud ensuring data sovereignty, classified information processing and scalable AI deployment architecture. Secure analytics for governance & infrastructure Protected AI deployment for defence analytics
PRAKSHEPAN AI-driven climatology and disaster prediction system enabling early warnings for landslides, floods and avalanches, predictive modelling and risk mapping. Flood, landslide & avalanche forecasting Terrain & weather risk assessment for operations
Cyber & Surveillance Systems (XFace, AI Cyber Security Tools) AI-based security platforms supporting facial recognition, deepfake detection and protection against malware and cyber threats. Critical infrastructure protection & digital identity verification Counter-intelligence & cyber defence

Other Operational AI Tools: Includes Nabh Drishti (real-time telemetry reporting), Driver Fatigue Detection systems, AI-in-a-Box (portable deployment), and AI-enabled Vehicle Tracking Systems for logistics optimisation.

About Dual-Use AI Systems

  • Dual-use AI systems are technologies designed for both military operations and civilian applications such as disaster management, cybersecurity and governance.
  • They enhance operational efficiency while contributing to national development and technological self-reliance under Atmanirbhar Bharat.

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Significance of Dual-Use AI Platforms

  • Enhances National Security Preparedness: AI strengthens defence capabilities through predictive systems like PRAKSHEPAN and AI-driven cybersecurity tools protecting critical infrastructure.
  • Improves Disaster Resilience: AI-based climatology systems provide early alerts for floods and landslides, supporting anticipatory governance and civilian protection.
  • Boosts Administrative Efficiency: AI platforms enable automated assessment, geospatial planning and secure data processing, improving operational readiness.
  • Supports Technological Self-Reliance: Indigenous AI ecosystems reduce foreign dependence and protect data sovereignty.

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