Why in the news?

• During the Vijay Diwas celebrations, the Indian Army showcased various indigenous technologies, including the Ekam AI and SAMBHAV project.

Ekam AI

• What is it?: Ekam AI is a fully indigenous and secure artificial intelligence platform specifically designed for sensitive and strategic environments, such as defence and national security domains.
• Features:
  • Enables data analysis, document management, and decision-support functions.
  • Operates without reliance on foreign software or external cloud infrastructure, ensuring operational autonomy.
  • Designed for ease of use, allowing personnel at various hierarchical levels to use AI tools without specialised technical knowledge.

Project SAMBHAV

• What is it?: SAMBHAV is a portable communication system that provides mobile connectivity through satellite support, designed to ensure communication in areas where conventional networks are unavailable or disrupted.
• Features:
  • Rapidly deployable, making it suitable for remote, border, and disaster-affected regions.
  • Enhances communication capabilities for both military personnel and civilians during emergencies.
  • Operates independently of terrestrial communication infrastructure.

Source: PIB