AI Reshaping Modern Warfare: India's Urgent Need to Compete
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AI Reshaping Modern Warfare: India's Urgent Need to Compete
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Firstpost•21-02-2026, 12:33
AI Reshaping Modern Warfare: India's Urgent Need to Compete
•Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Summit 2026, emphasizing India's commitment to responsible and inclusive AI.
•AI is transforming defence through autonomous systems, enhanced surveillance, and accelerated decision-making, acting as a critical force multiplier.
•Major powers are heavily investing in military AI, with the market projected to grow from $22 billion in 2026 to over $100 billion by 2034.
•India's AI Mission, with a Rs 10,372 crore outlay, aims to build a robust AI ecosystem and position India as a global AI leader by 2035.
•The Indian military is rapidly adopting indigenous AI for surveillance, logistics, and combat, but needs significantly more investment to compete globally.