AI in Defence exhibition, India will become Global Hub For Artificial Intelligence soon- Rajnath Singh.
75 Artificial Intelligence Products for Defence developed by DRDO DPSUs, iDEX start-ups and private industry Introduced.
Samaj Vikas Samvad
New Delhi,
AI in Defence exhibition, India will become Global Hub For AI soon- Rajnath Singh.
75 Artificial Intelligence Products for Defence developed by DRDO, DPSUs, iDEX start-ups and private industry Introduced. samaj vikas samvad
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh launches 75 Artificial Intelligence products / technologies
during first-ever ‘AI in Defence’ symposium & exhibition in New Delhi;
Terms AI as a revolutionary step in the development of humanity.
Timely infusion of technologies like AI & Big Data need of the hour to stay level with technological curve- stated Defence Minister Shri Singh.
“India does not desire domination; Developing AI capability only to protect the Nation from future threats”.
AI should only be used for development & peace of humanity, says Shri Rajnath Singh
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh launched 75 newly-developed Artificial Intelligence (AI)
products/technologies during the first-ever ‘AI in Defence’ (AIDef) symposium and
exhibition, organized by Ministry of Defence in New Delhi on July 11, 2022.
The products, launched as part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations,
fall under various domains.
These products include AI Platform Automation; Autonomous/Unmanned/Robotics systems etc.
These products include AI Platform Automation; Autonomous/Unmanned/Robotics systems;
Block Chain-based Automation; Command, Control, Communication,
Computer & Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance; Cyber Security;
Human Behavioral 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.
AI in Defence! Three AI products developed by the DPSUs has dual use applications & market potential.
Three AI products developed by the DPSUs having dual use applications and
good market potential, namely AI-enabled Voice Transcription/Analysis software developed
by Bharat Electronics Limited; Driver Fatigue Monitoring System developed by
Bharat Earth Movers Limited and AI-enabled evaluation of Welding defects in X-rays of
Non-destructive Testing developed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
were screened during the event.
the Defence PSUs will have new business avenues with These products.
AI in Defence! Raksha Mantri released physical & e-version book comprising details of 75 products.
The Raksha Mantri 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,
Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO), Defence Public Sector
Undertakings (DPSUs), iDEX start-ups and the private industry in last four years
in the field of AI. Appreciating the efforts, Shri Rajnath Singh, in his address,
described AI as a revolutionary step in the development of humanity;
a proof that a human being is the most evolved creature in the universe.
He was amazed that a human mind has not only created/reproduced knowledge,
but is developing intelligence that creates knowledge.
AI in Defence! AI can destroy enemy establishments without human control.
Shri Rajnath Singh pointed out that AI has built inroads in almost every sector,
including Defence, health & medicine, agriculture, trade & commerce and transport.
He called upon all the Defence stakeholders to enhance the joint ness of
human consciousness and the ability of AI to bring a radical change in the sector.
“When there has been full human participation in wars,
new autonomous weapons / systems have been developed with the help of AI applications.
They can destroy enemy establishments without human control.
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, we will use the Augmented and Virtual Reality technologies effectively,” he said.
AI-led applications will be effective in making India a ‘Global Hub for AI’.
The Raksha Mantri appreciated the fact that MoD, Armed Forces, DRDO, DPSUs and
the Industry are making meaningful efforts to provide innovative & indigenous AI solutions
for Defence and are developing futuristic technologies.
He echoed Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of developing AI-enabled and
AI-led applications to ensure social welfare & national security and
making India a ‘Global Hub for AI’.
He hoped that India will soon be among the leading countries in the field of AI.
AI can play crucial role in future warfare.
Shri Rajnath Singh asserted that weapons/systems are being developed,
keeping in mind the crucial role AI can play in future warfare.
“We have started incorporation of AI applications in remote piloted,
unmanned aerial vehicles etc. There is a need to move further in this direction so that
we can develop autonomous weapon systems.
Timely infusion of technologies like AI & Big Data in the Defence sector is of utmost importance,
so that we are not left behind the technological curve and are able to take
maximum advantage of technology for our services,” he said.
AI in Defence! We Have Signed several MoUs for faster promotion of AI applications in the Services.
We have signed that several MoUs with the industry for faster promotion of AI applications in the Services, The Raksha Mantri added
Our department has Given Many AI-related challenges under the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) initiatives.
The challenges are under various domains, including Radio Frequency Spectrum
Management, Underwater Domain Awareness, Satellite Image Analysis and Friend or
Foe Identification System.
He urged the industry and start-ups to explore newer avenues and work hand-in-hand with
the Government to ensure complete self-reliance in the field of AI technology.
AI in Defence! India believes in the principle of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’.
“Russia is a technologically advanced country and is continuously progressing in the field of Science & Technology.
On AI, Russian President Mr. Vladimir Putin had said ‘Whoever becomes the leader
in this sphere will become the ruler of the world’.
Although India believes in the principle of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’
(the whole world is one family) and has no intention to rule the world,
we must develop the capability of our AI technology so that
no country can even think of ruling us,” said Shri Rajnath Singh.
AI in Defence! DRDO puts special effort for promoting Technological Development Fund projects & ‘Dare to dream’ contests.
Impressing upon the important role academia can play in strengthening the Defence sector,
the Raksha Mantri stated that MoD research platforms, DRDO and DPSUs are
providing support to various institutes in pursuing cutting edge AI research.
He added that the DRDO is making efforts to make strides in the field of AI
through Technological Development Fund projects and ‘Dare to dream’ contests.
Several Defence-Industry-Academia Centers of Excellence have been established
across the country and AI finds prominence in the charters of many of them, he said.
AI in Defence! Our country is full of scientific & technologically trained youth.
“Our country is full of scientific & technologically trained youth who have innovative minds
and the desire to contribute to Nation Building.
In such a situation, we will move towards fulfilling the technological needs of our nation
as well as the world in the times to come.
Although the mandate of the organizations of MoD is to develop futuristic technologies
for the Armed Forces, its spin-off benefits will also be available to the civilians,”
said Shri Rajnath Singh.
need to think about the ethics of AI and its potential dangers at an early stage.
The Raksha Mantri emphasized on the need to think about humanity and
world peace along with one’s own Defence & security.
“There is a need to think about the ethics of AI and its potential dangers at an early stage.
The Society takes time to adapt any new technology.
In this transition period, a challenging situation sometimes arises.
Since AI is a technology that brings about a massive change,
we have to be prepared with any legal, ethical, political and economic challenges in advance.
India should look at the future of AI with a positive attitude, but remain prepared as well.
We have to use this technology for the welfare, development and peace of humanity.
We must work towards ensuring its democratic use,” he said.
AI in Defence task force was established in 2018 for strategic integration.
Delivering the welcome address, Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar emphasized on the
need to encourage the use of AI in Defence, reiterating the commitment of MoD to
make all efforts in this direction to ensure that the Armed Forces are equipped with
state-of-the-art technology.
AI in Defence task force was established in 2018 for strategic integration
and the task force submitted its recommendations within three months from its integration
stated Dr Kumar.
the Defence AI Council implemented These recommendations headed by the Raksha Mantri.
Dr Ajay Kumar lauded the proactive efforts of the
three Services, DRDO, DPSUs & the Industry in developing these 75 products and
contributing to strengthen national security. He added that over 100 more projects are
in various levels of development.
AI in DefenceMoD to achieve Defence exports of Rs 35,000 crore by The Year 2025.
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar,
Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and
Chairman DRDO Dr G Satheesh Reddy, Vice Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal
Sandeep Singh, other senior civil and military officials of MoD, envoys of foreign countries,
representatives of research institutes, academia and the industry as well as
students were present on the occasion.
In consonance with the vision of MoD to achieve Defence exports of Rs 35,000 crore by
2025 and provide boost to the domestic industry, ‘Raksha Niryat Ratna’ awards were
conferred on Bharat Electronics Limited from the public sector and on Indo-MIM from
the private sector for achieving highest Defence exports in recent years.
The Defence Minister Felicitated Top three students of ‘GenNext AI’ Solutions Competition.
The Defence Minister Felicitated Top three students of ‘GenNext AI’ Solutions Competition,
which was organized to get bright innovative ideas on futuristic AI solutions.
To stimulate new ideas in the field of AI in Defence, three panel discussions were
also organized with active participation from the Services, academia, students,
research organizations and industry.
The Organizers organized An exhibition which provided a unique opportunity for
innovators to display their capabilities, products and state-of-the-art technologies.
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