On August 1st 2022, a roadmap for AI application was finalized for each defence PSUs. The government provided the statement in Rajasabha.
Replying to a question, MoS for Defence Ajay Bhatt stated that the defence PSUs have already completed 40 projects relating to AI.
He said the AI framework and guidelines for projects and programs in the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) had been issued. All the DRDO system laboratories have started AI technology groups to introduce such features in all their products.
According to the Minister, an AI roadmap has been finalized for each defence PSU, under which 70 defence-specific AI projects have been identified for development. Out of these projects, 40 projects have been completed.
The government has already set up the Defence Artificial Intelligence Council (DAIC) under the chairmanship of Minister Rajnath Singh to provide necessary guidance and structural support for the application of AI for use by the military.
The DAIC has been established as per the recommendation of a task force headed by N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, and in consolation with all stakeholders. In addition, a Defence AI Project Agency has also been created under the chairmanship of the secretary, the Department of Defence Production, to enable AI-based processes in defence organizations.
Source: indiaai.gov.in
