From its introduction into military training classrooms including that of the National Defence Academy (NDA), to its role in wargaming, simulations and the on-ground integration in network-centric warfare, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping how India’s armed forces prepare for and fight future conflicts. What was once looked at as a futuristic capability is now embedded across training, planning, and operational domains, signalling a decisive shift towards data driven and continuously learning warfare systems. “Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant concept for the Indian Armed Forces; it is very much part of the training, operational preparedness and battlefield capabilities. From simulation driven exercises to decision support tools, AI has changed how we plan, train and fight in an increasingly complex threat environment. All recent conflicts and operations including Operation Sindoor have shown these complexities.” said a retired Lieutenant General who served as an Army Commander. AI in military training In 2022-23, the comprehensive overhaul of the curriculum of the NDA was undertaken to align with the evolving nature of warfare. The revised syllabus incorporated advanced …