Indian Army, IIT Bombay ink pact for research, software

The Indian Army and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay have formalised a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance collaborative research, software innovation and talent development, a Defence Ministry official said on Friday.

“The partnership aims to harness Army-Academia synergy to accelerate indigenous technological solutions and strengthen capability development in emerging domains,” said the official in a statement.

The MoU also aims to forge the future of military technology through innovation and collaboration, driving technological excellence for a stronger India, said the MoD statement on social media.

Earlier at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on Thursday, the Indian Army’s panel discussion on 'Defence Perspective in AI' attracted a wide audience, bringing together military leadership, industry and academia for a focussed dialogue on responsible AI in defence.

Lieutenant General Vipul Shinghal, DCOAS (IS&T), outlined leadership challenges in the AI era, while Lieutenant General Harsh Chhibber, DGIS, emphasised human agency in the application of force.

Major General Pawan Anand (Retd) highlighted ethical considerations and international humanitarian law.