Harnessing AI with Responsibility: India's Defence Perspective

Lt Gen Vipul Singhal emphasizes India's need to adopt AI responsibly within military systems, ensuring institutionalized human control. Highlighting India's capability and credibility, he outlines that AI should assist but not replace human judgment. The military works with startups and academia to leverage AI effectively.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 18-02-2026 12:26 IST | Created: 18-02-2026 12:26 IST
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In a push towards responsible AI integration in military applications, India must ensure human oversight, said Lt Gen Vipul Singhal at the AI Impact Summit.

With India's military power and burgeoning AI ecosystem, the focus lies in balancing technological advancement with ethical decision-making.

The armed forces collaborate with industry and academia to innovate while maintaining rigorous testing standards for AI systems.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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