The Army Management Studies Board (AMSB) Seminar 2024-25 was held at the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), Mhow, on March 10 and 11, 2025. The seminar brought together senior military leaders, artificial intelligence (AI) experts, policymakers, and academics to discuss the theme "Leverage & Actualise Artificial Intelligence in the Indian Army."

The seminar aimed to explore AI-driven solutions to enhance the operational, administrative, and human resource capabilities of the Indian Army. Under the guidance of Headquarters Army Training Command (ARTRAC), the event was coordinated by MCTE, Mhow, and included the participation of leading AI practitioners and researchers.

The seminar commenced with keynote addresses by the Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS) and the Deputy Chief of Army Staff (DCOAS IS&C), setting the tone for two days of insightful discussions. Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, the Vice Chief of Army Staff, delivered a comprehensive address highlighting the transformative impact of AI on automation, data-driven decision-making, and military preparedness. He emphasized the need for integrating AI in various operational processes to strengthen the Indian Army’s efficiency and combat capabilities.

Lt Gen Rakesh Kapoor, AVSM, VSM, DCOAS (IS&C), outlined the strategic framework for developing and deploying AI-enabled capabilities within the armed forces. He stressed the importance of fostering innovation and establishing a robust AI ecosystem to enhance operational readiness.

Throughout the seminar, key sessions focused on AI’s application in modern warfare, including its role in conventional land operations, counter-insurgency, and counter-terrorism efforts. Experts deliberated on the increasing influence of AI in grey-zone warfare, where technologies like generative AI and natural language processing (NLP) can enhance psychological operations and counter-propaganda strategies.

The seminar also addressed AI's potential in operational logistics and human resource management, exploring how predictive logistics and AI-driven military healthcare could improve efficiency. Discussions underscored the need for cross-sector collaboration to foster a sustainable AI innovation ecosystem within the defense framework.

A significant portion of the seminar was dedicated to strategizing the future trajectory of AI integration in the Indian Army. This involved developing structured implementation strategies focused on warfighting methodologies, building an AI ecosystem for enhanced combat readiness, and fostering a culture of AI adoption within the organization.