AI in India’s Defence Strategy
An episode of the All Things Policy podcast, hosted by Takshashila Institution, titled "AI in India’s Defence Strategy" was published on December 23, 2025 and runs 26 minutes.
December 23, 2025 ·26m · All Things Policy
Summary
AI in warfare is not about robots taking over the battlefield. It is about decision advantage, geospatial intelligence, and operational readiness. In this episode, Lt Gen Karanbir Singh Brar (Retd.) explains how India is deploying AI across borders, space, and logistics -- why humans must remain in the loop, how ethics shape military AI, and what Atma Nirbharta means for the full defence AI stack. The conversation also highlights the critical role of startups and young scientists in building an India-centric approach to modern warfare.All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/research-areasCheck out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
Episode Description
AI in warfare is not about robots taking over the battlefield. It is about decision advantage, geospatial intelligence, and operational readiness. In this episode, Lt Gen Karanbir Singh Brar (Retd.) explains how India is deploying AI across borders, space, and logistics -- why humans must remain in the loop, how ethics shape military AI, and what Atma Nirbharta means for the full defence AI stack. The conversation also highlights the critical role of startups and young scientists in building an India-centric approach to modern warfare.
All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.
Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/research-areas
Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
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