Indian Army and BEL collaborates to establish advanced AI hub in Bengaluru

The Indian Army has made a significant advancement in integrating advanced technology by inaugurating the Indian Army AI Incubation Centre (IAAIIC) in Bengaluru. The center was virtually inaugurated by the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, underscoring the Army’s commitment to utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to empower its personnel and enhance operational capabilities.

Established in partnership with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), the center will receive infrastructure and IT support, while Army personnel will manage its operations. The IAAIIC aims to create an AI-ready force that bolsters the Indian Army’s technological evolution and its preparedness for contemporary security challenges.

The facility will concentrate on developing innovative, data-driven solutions to improve decision-making, operational efficiency, and readiness for AI-driven warfare.

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According to an Army spokesperson, the IAAIIC will act as a hub for collaboration, bringing together academia, startups, industry experts, and domain specialists to develop indigenous AI solutions tailored to the Army’s unique requirements.

The center will focus on critical applications such as Predictive Maintenance, Enhanced Surveillance, Decision Support Systems, and Autonomous Platforms. Equipped with a 1-petaflop supercomputer provided by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC), the IAAIIC is fully equipped for AI modeling and training.

By fostering local talent and reducing dependence on foreign technology, the initiative aims to drive self-reliance in defense innovation. Additionally, it will help build a cadre of AI experts within the Indian Army.

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