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Indian Army, NSUT Sign MoU For AI, Software Solutions; 850 Kamikaze Drones Procurement Advanced

This is a smart move by the Indian Army to team up directly with a top tech university. Students and faculty at NSUT will get to work on real-world army projects, which should lead to some practical and innovative software and AI tools. At the same time, the army is pushing forward with plans to buy hundreds of indigenous kamikaze drones for its forces. It looks like a major push to boost homegrown tech and

Key Points: Indian Army Partners With NSUT For AI, Software Development | 850 Kamikaze Drones Deal Nears Approval

  • Indian Army signs tech collaboration MoU with NSUT for AI and software solutions
  • NSUT students and faculty to work on live Army problem-solving projects
  • MoU includes capacity building through specialised training programmes for the Army
  • Army's proposal to procure 850 indigenous kamikaze drones at advanced acquisition stage
  • Procurement plan for 30,000 more loitering munitions to equip all fighting forces
  • New Ashni platoons in infantry to operate drones for combat and counterinsurgency
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Indian Army signs MoU with NSUT to develop software and AI-based solutions for the army

Indian Army signs MoU with NSUT for AI-based software solutions. Army's proposal to procure 850 indigenous kamikaze drones at advanced stage, set for DAC clearance.

"The Indian Army has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT) to collaborate in the development of software and AI-based solutions for the Indian Army. - Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) / Indian Army"

New Delhi, December 22

The Indian Army signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT) to collaborate in the development of software and AI-based solutions for the army on Monday.

According to the Additional Directorate General of Public Information, students and faculty at NSUT will participate in live problem-solving projects conducted by the Indian Army. NSUT will also facilitate capacity building through Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs) and tailor-made programmes for the Indian Army.

In a post on X, ADGPI said, "The Indian Army has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT) to collaborate in the development of software and AI-based solutions for the Indian Army. Under the MoU, the students and the faculty of NSUT will participate in live problem-solving projects of Indian Army and get hands on experience. NSUT will also facilitate capacity building through Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs) and tailor-made programmes for Indian Army, strengthening indigenous innovation-driven defence preparedness,".

Meanwhile, the Indian Army is set to procure 850 kamikaze drones to equip all three defence forces and special forces.

According to defence sources, the Indian Army proposal is at an advanced stage of acquisition. It is likely to be cleared soon by a high-level meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council scheduled to be held in the last week of this month.

As per the proposal to be implemented under the fast-track procedures by the force, the Army will get around 850 loitering munitions along with launchers from indigenous sources, they said.

The Indian Army uses a large number of loitering munitions acquired from various sources and is now looking to induct around 30,000 more in the near future to equip all its fighting forces, they said. The Army infantry battalions will now have one Ashni platoon each, which will be responsible for operating drones to be used against enemy locations and also in counterinsurgency roles, they said.

- ANI

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Priya S
Great step towards self-reliance. Hope the focus remains on developing practical, rugged solutions that work in our unique terrain and conditions, not just fancy software. Jai Hind!
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Vikram M
The news about 30,000 more drones is equally important. Modern warfare is changing rapidly. We need to equip our jawans with the best tech to minimize risk and maximize effectiveness. Good to see the army thinking ahead.
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Rohit P
While I support this collaboration, I hope there is a clear framework for intellectual property. Who owns the software developed? The university, the army, or the students? Clarity is needed to avoid disputes later.
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Sarah B
As someone who works in tech, this is exciting. The "live problem-solving" aspect is key. Textbooks can't teach you how to solve real, urgent military challenges. This will produce some brilliant engineers for the country.
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Michael C
NSUT is a great choice. They have a strong tech program. Hopefully, this model is replicated with other IITs and NITs across India. We have the brainpower, just need to channel it correctly for strategic sectors.
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Kavya N
Capacity building through FDPs is a smart move. Our army officers understanding AI and our tech professors understanding defence

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