Indian Army Advances AI for 'Smart' Kill Chain, Boosts Operational Precision

• Indian Army held a seminar on AI-enabled engineering support to 'smartise the kill chain' at AI Impact Summit 2026.
• The event at Bharat Mandapam brought together military leaders, industry experts, and academia to enhance equipment readiness.
• Lt Gen Rajiv Kumar Sahni highlighted opportunities for industry to leverage AI for sharper operational precision and upgrading legacy systems.
• Discussions focused on smartisation of legacy platforms, predictive maintenance, niche AI technologies, and industry-academia synergy.
• The seminar emphasized integrating AI into logistics, demand forecasting, and real-time tracing of spares to improve battle awareness and reduce downtime.