PUNE | JUNE 22, 2025
The Indian Army is embracing a bold future in military training with the introduction of AI-powered war simulation systems, currently being tested at the Southern Command Headquarters in Pune. These cutting-edge simulators aim to replicate real battlefield scenarios using artificial intelligence, virtual environments, and data-driven threat modelling, potentially revolutionizing how soldiers are trained across India.
Developed in collaboration with DRDO and a Bengaluru-based defense tech startup, the system allows for hyper-realistic combat training without the logistical and physical constraints of traditional field exercises. From mountain warfare in the Himalayas to jungle operations in the Northeast, the simulator dynamically recreates geography-specific scenarios using live satellite imagery, historical combat data, and AI predictions.
Unlike conventional training, this system offers real-time strategy adaptation, simulates enemy movements, and enables commanders to test multiple tactical responses — all in a risk-free digital environment. Troops can be trained repeatedly across dozens of virtual warzones, improving decision-making, coordination, and mission readiness.
Officials suggest that this AI integration will not only cut down training costs but also equip India’s armed forces with next-generation war-gaming capabilities, enhancing preparedness in both conventional and hybrid warfare settings.
As India pushes toward becoming a global AI defense hub, this move signals the Army’s determination to modernize without compromise.
