Exercise Divya Drishti

Source: NIE

Context: The Indian Army successfully conducted Exercise Divya Drishti in East Sikkim to test artificial intelligence (AI)-based battlefield awareness, real-time surveillance, and next-generation warfare technologies under high-altitude operational conditions.

About Exercise Divya Drishti:

• What is Exercise Divya Drishti? A high-altitude technology demonstration by the Indian Army, aimed at validating AI-integrated surveillance, real-time decision-making, and sensor-to-shooter systems under realistic battlefield conditions.

• A high-altitude technology demonstration by the Indian Army, aimed at validating AI-integrated surveillance, real-time decision-making, and sensor-to-shooter systems under realistic battlefield conditions.

• Launched by: Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps.

• Objectives:

• Test battlefield digitization tools under extreme Himalayan terrain. Integrate AI sensors with communication systems for seamless data flow. Validate UAV-drone-ground synergy in combat scenarios. Advance doctrines on future warfare, aligning with Atmanirbhar Bharat and the Army’s Decade of Transformation roadmap.

• Test battlefield digitization tools under extreme Himalayan terrain.

• Integrate AI sensors with communication systems for seamless data flow.

• Validate UAV-drone-ground synergy in combat scenarios.

• Advance doctrines on future warfare, aligning with Atmanirbhar Bharat and the Army’s Decade of Transformation roadmap.

• Features:

• Realistic Deployment: Ground-based platforms, drones, and UAVs simulated operational missions in East Sikkim. AI-Enabled Sensors: Used to generate battlefield intelligence, map terrain, and enhance situational awareness in real time. Sensor-to-Shooter Linkage: Enabled instant data transmission from surveillance devices to command centres and firepower units. Secured Communications: Integrated networked communication channels ensured smooth relay of tactical data. Future-Ready Technologies: Aligned with indigenous defence development under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

• Realistic Deployment: Ground-based platforms, drones, and UAVs simulated operational missions in East Sikkim.

• AI-Enabled Sensors: Used to generate battlefield intelligence, map terrain, and enhance situational awareness in real time.

• Sensor-to-Shooter Linkage: Enabled instant data transmission from surveillance devices to command centres and firepower units.

• Secured Communications: Integrated networked communication channels ensured smooth relay of tactical data.

• Future-Ready Technologies: Aligned with indigenous defence development under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

• Significance:

• Boosts Tactical Readiness: Prepares the Army for hybrid warfare across terrains — especially in Himalayan conflict zones. Supports Self-Reliance: Promotes Make in India in defence tech, reducing dependency on imports. Strengthens Decision Speed: Minimizes command lag through AI-driven situational assessment and instant responses.

• Boosts Tactical Readiness: Prepares the Army for hybrid warfare across terrains — especially in Himalayan conflict zones.

• Supports Self-Reliance: Promotes Make in India in defence tech, reducing dependency on imports.

• Strengthens Decision Speed: Minimizes command lag through AI-driven situational assessment and instant responses.