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Army and IISc MoU to Build Indigenous AI Defence System

26 January 20261 min read
DEFENCE & SECURITYArmy and IISc MoUto BuildIndigenous AIDefence System26 January 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

On 23 January 2026 the Indian Army and the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, entered into an MoU to create a home-grown defence system powered by artificial intelligence.

Key facts

  • Partners: Indian Army and IISc, Bengaluru.
  • Date: 23 January 2026.
  • Goal: an indigenous AI-based defence system.

Purpose

  • Tackle digital information warfare.
  • Meet challenges of modern and hybrid warfare.
  • Improve battlefield decision-making and situational awareness.

Features of the collaboration

ElementInput
Operational experienceIndian Army
Academic expertiseIISc
SupportIndian industry
ActivitiesJoint research and innovation; field-oriented testing

Exam angle

  • MoU partners: Indian Army and IISc.
  • Theme: AI for defence against hybrid warfare.
  • Date: 23 January 2026.

Test yourself

1. With which institute did the Indian Army sign an MoU on 23 January 2026 for an AI-based defence system?

The MoU was with the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru.

2. Which type of warfare challenge is the Army-IISc AI system meant to address?

It addresses digital information warfare and modern hybrid warfare.

3. What kind of defence system do the Indian Army and IISc plan to develop?

The MoU is to develop an indigenous AI-based defence system.

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