Seminar at MCEME on Artificial Intelligence for Military Applications marks a significant step towards innovation and collaboration
Secunderabad, 26 Sep 2023: The Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (MCEME), a premier training institution under the Army Training Command, organised a seminar focusing on ‘Artificial Intelligence for Military Applications’. The seminar, held over two days on 25 & 26 Sept 2023, at MCEME, Secunderabad aimed at innovative exploitation of Artificial Intelligence for meeting the present and future challenges of the Indian Defence forces.
The seminar was presided over by Lieutenant General Tumul Varma, SM, VSM, Director General of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers & Senior Colonel Commandant, Corps of EME, who delivered the Keynote Address for the seminar focusing on real-world problems and live use cases. He complimented the Commandant, MCEME and the College in organising such a relevant seminar. Lt Gen J S Sidana, Commandant, Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers and Colonel Commandant, Corps of EME welcomed all the participants and delivered the Inaugural Address focusing on multifarious applications of Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain for Maintenance and Sustenance of the Military Equipment, Autonomous Systems, Svl, Data Analytics, etc. He further emphasized on the need to harness other niche Techs like Big Data, Robotics, Quantum Computing, Drone Tech etc. to develop & maintain a technological edge over the adversary. Shri Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary, Industries & Commerce (I&C) and Information Technology (IT), Telangana Govt highlighted the state government’s perspective, initiatives, ecosystem and policies on the development and proliferation of Artificial Intelligence for civilian Defence applications. The seminar marked an important milestone in the convergence of technology between Defence and industry expertise which is in line with MCEME’s commitment towards fostering innovation and indigenization.
Participants, including industry representatives from all over India, distinguished officers from Tri-Services Organisation and representatives from different PSUs engaged in fruitful and collaborative discussions through physical attendance and video conferencing.
Structured across three sessions, the seminar facilitated in-depth presentations on use cases of Predictive Maintenance, Autonomous Systems and Data Analytics for military use. This information-rich exchange focused on a comprehensive understanding of the respective strengths of the academia, industry, startups, Government bodies towards finding AI-based solutions for National Military applications of the armed forces wherein this key technology can be utilised.
The sessions featured presentations by Academia, military, startups and industry experts, focusing on niche technological domains and innovative solutions tailored to address specific challenges of the Armed Forces. The seminar also comprised a product and equipment display showcasing cutting-edge technological advancements with huge potential for military applications. The collaborative exchange underscored the successful alignment of industry, academia, and Defence sectors in pursuit of cohesive solutions to complex challenges.
Major General Ajay Sharma delivered the vote of thanks acknowledging the immense contribution of the eminent panelists, speakers and participants online and offline and their efforts in making the seminar a great success.
This seminar on Artificial Intelligence for Military Applications symbolizes a significant stride towards fortifying India’s technological prowess and security preparedness. The insights shared and collaborations forged during this event are poised to catalyse future advancements, underscoring MCEME’s unwavering commitment towards fostering innovation and enhancing India’s Defence capabilities.
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