{
  "id": 19685632,
  "title": "IAF adopts indigenous AI as Rajnath Singh calls for future-ready warfare",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/iaf-adopts-indigenous-ai-as-rajnath-singh-calls-for-future-ready",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-12T17:16:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/defence/news/iaf-adopts-indigenous-ai-as-rajnath-singh-calls-for-future-ready-warfare/articleshow/135778367.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Indian Air Force (IAF) has embraced indigenous artificial intelligence (AI) to bolster its operational capabilities, unveiling a range of locally-developed applications aimed at automating tasks in operations, administration and aerospace safety. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled these advancements at the Air Force Commanders Conference in New Delhi on Thursday, concurrently urging enhanced preparedness against emerging threats.\n\nThe AI applications, developed by the IAF's AI Centre of Excellence under the Unit for Digitisation, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Application Networking (UDAAN), are set to expedite tasks in three key domains: military operations, administrative functions, and aerospace safety. This move signifies an essential stride in the IAF's journey towards integrating AI into its functioning for improved efficiency through technology-driven solutions.\n\nRajnath Singh, in his address, emphasized the importance of maintaining the element of surprise in warfare, urging the armed forces to bolster both offensive and defensive capabilities to keep adversaries guessing. He stressed the significance of developing capabilities that can swiftly react to threats while ensuring Indian forces are not caught off guard by unexpected enemy maneuvers.\n\nHighlighting the evolving nature of modern warfare, Singh pointed out the increasing role of missiles, drones, and advanced weapon systems, drawing parallels between ongoing conflicts such as Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas. He stressed the need to prepare for emerging threats involving kamikaze drones, surveillance, and counter-drone operations.\n\nFurthermore, Singh advocated for the development of specific doctrines and architectures tailored to the emerging domains of warfare, including electronic, cyber, and space. He stressed that future victories would hinge on more than just the number of aircraft deployed, emphasizing the importance of jointness and integration among the Army, Navy, and Air Force, as seen during Operation Sindoor. Singh also highlighted the necessity of continuous investment in training personnel in emerging technologies, asserting that the knowledge and expertise of younger recruits could significantly contribute to better decision-making and organizational development.",
  "summary": "The Indian Air Force has launched indigenous artificial intelligence applications to improve operational efficiency and safety. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the need for greater preparedness against emerging threats during the conference in New Delhi. He highlighted the importance of maintaining the element of surprise and enhancing intelligence mechanisms in military operations. The…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}