The Indian Army showcased a wide range of artificial intelligence (AI)-based technologies at the Global AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, emphasising its transformation toward a data-centric, AI-enabled force. The Army‘s pavilion attracted many visitors, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who toured the exhibits and interacted with military officials showcasing next-generation tools designed for both defence and civilian applications.
Among the innovations on display was Prakshepan, an AI-powered military climatology and disaster prediction system capable of forecasting floods, landslides and avalanches several days in advance by processing multi-agency scientific datasets. The Army also highlighted systems such as XFace, an AI-driven facial recognition and security platform, and Nabh Drishti, a real-time telemetry reporting tool for capturing positional data and imagery — useful for both operational planning and surveillance.
Other showcased technologies included an AI-based driver fatigue detection device that helps avert road accidents by alerting drivers in real time, as well as edge-capable platforms like AI-in-a-Box that can run complex models in remote or disconnected environments. By integrating these innovations, the Army aims to enhance connectivity, situational awareness and operational efficiency, reinforcing its vision of networked, data-driven decision-making for future conflicts and crises.
Senior Army officials also stressed the dual-use potential of these AI systems — meaning many of them can benefit civilian sectors too, such as emergency management, transportation safety and public security. This dual-use emphasis reflects a broader strategy to leverage military-grade AI tools not only for defence readiness but also to strengthen disaster resilience and public services nationwide.
