AI will boost decision-making and operational precision, says Lt. General Manjinder Singh
Lt. Gen. Singh was addressing a seminar titled 'Next generation combat — Shaping tomorrow's military today' at the Jaipur Military Station in collaboration with the Centre for Land Warfare Studies and the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers. The seminar was focused on the implications of an AI-powered battlefield.
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Lt. Gen. Singh's speech focused on science and technology's transformative role in building a 'Viksit Bharat'.
The Sapta Shakti Command emphasised the urgent need for the Indian Army to adapt and innovate in response to the multifaceted challenges of modern and future conflicts, he said.
Lt. Gen. Singh spoke on the complexities of grey zone warfare and stressed the importance of developing sophisticated capabilities to counter hybrid threats that blur the lines between peace and war.
In his address, he highlighted how advanced systems, precision munitions, and enhanced intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, including the effective employment of drones, were instrumental in the success of Operation Sindoor.
He also asserted the critical need for robust ethical frameworks, human oversight, and adherence to international humanitarian law in the development and deployment of Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems.
The seminar brought together leading experts, military strategists, and industry innovators to deliberate on the evolving landscape of warfare, and the critical technological advancements required to maintain a decisive edge.
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