Wars of tomorrow will be fought with AI and algorithms, quantum computing will define future: Rajnath Singh

Rajnath SIngh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that the battlefield has changed. "The wars of tomorrow will be fought with algorithms, autonomous systems and artificial intelligence. Drones, anti-drone systems, quantum computing and directed-energy weapons will define the future. We have seen such a demo in Operation Sindoor as well,” he said during ‘Raksha Navachar Samvaad: Interaction with iDEX Startups’.

Meanwhile, Singh will be visiting Australia on October 9. "At the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and the Defence Minister @RichardMarlesMP, I am visiting Australia to continue our dialogue, and exchange views on areas of mutual interest. Also looking forward to call on the other national leaders of Australia and explore ideas for cooperation between both the countries," he posted on X.

"This visit comes at historic moment when India and Australia commemorate 5 years of establishment of India Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP). Looking forward to further deepen our partnership," his X post further read.

The Defence Ministry said that one highlight of Singh’s visit will be bilateral talks with his Australian counterpart which will be aimed at strengthening defence cooperation and exploring new avenues of collaboration.

He will also chair a business roundtable in Sydney. The roundtable will be attended by industry leaders from both nations, and call on other Australian national leaders, the MoD added.

The MoD also said that the Defence Minister is expected to sign three agreements during his visit. "The visit of the Honourable Raksha Mantri to Australia is truly historic. It marks the first visit to Australia by an Indian Minister of Defence in twelve years, and the first by a Minister of Defence in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government,” the Indian Express quoted Australian High Commissioner Philip Green as saying.

According to the Indian Express report, he added, “India is an indispensable security partner for Australia and our defence cooperation delivers tangible effects to uphold Indo-Pacific stability. This visit is a unique opportunity to deepen our defence partnership, including though enhancing strategic dialogue and information-sharing, and increasing the complexity of our exercises. This is the fastest uptick in a major power relationship Australia has ever experienced… there is more collaboration and activities than ever before."