SOURCE: AFI
The Indian Army has made significant strides in military technology with the development of the NABH AI system. This innovative system, the brainchild of Colonel Prashant Thakur, is designed to accurately identify aircraft within a matter of seconds.
The NABH AI system operates by capturing images of aircraft and feeding them into an advanced AI program. This program, trained on a vast database of aircraft models, analyzes the image and identifies the specific aircraft within 6-8 seconds.
Primarily intended for the Army Air Defence (AAD), the NABH AI system is poised to revolutionize air defense operations. The technology is being further developed to integrate with various anti-aircraft gun systems, including the Zi-23mm, Zu-23mm, and upgraded L-70-gun systems.
This groundbreaking system addresses a critical issue that has plagued military operations worldwide: the risk of fratricide, or friendly fire incidents. The Russia-Ukraine war has highlighted the dangers of misidentification, with tragic consequences. In 2019, the Indian Air Force inadvertently shot down its own Mi-17V5 helicopter in a similar incident.
The NABH AI system offers a solution to this problem by providing accurate and timely aircraft identification. By reducing the risk of friendly fire, this technology enhances the safety and effectiveness of military operations.