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Army AI Systems at India AI Summit: SAM-UN, EKAM, PRAKSHEPAN

18 February 20261 min read
DEFENCE & SECURITYArmy AI Systemsat India AI Summit:SAM-UN, EKAM,PRAKSHEPAN18 February 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

At the India AI Summit the Indian Army displayed home-grown AI tools, signalling a shift to a data-driven force.

Objectives

  • Strengthen operations and promote Atmanirbhar Bharat.
  • Build dual-use platforms for defence and civilians.
  • Improve cybersecurity and disaster response, with data sovereignty.

Systems showcased

SystemPurpose
AI ExaminerAutomated assessment for military training
SAM-UNMission planning, disaster response, smart command centres
EKAMSecure AI-as-a-Service, protecting sensitive data
PRAKSHEPANClimatology and disaster prediction
XFaceFacial recognition for identity checks
Deepfake detection, AI cyber securityCounter synthetic media, shield critical infrastructure
Nabh DrishtiReal-time telemetry visualisation
Driver Fatigue Detection DeviceDrowsiness alerts
AI-in-a-BoxPortable AI for remote areas
AI Vehicle Tracking SystemFleet monitoring and logistics

Exam angle

  • Event: India AI Summit.
  • EKAM: air-gapped cloud.

Test yourself

1. Which Indian Army AI system is a secure, air-gapped indigenous AI cloud offered as AI-as-a-Service?

EKAM is the air-gapped AI-as-a-Service platform.

2. The Army's PRAKSHEPAN system gives early warnings for which set of hazards?

PRAKSHEPAN warns of landslides, floods and avalanches.

3. Which Army-showcased AI tool is used for facial recognition for identity verification?

XFace is the facial recognition tool.