Officers Urged to Embrace AI, Robotics for Modern Warfare

 Hyderabad: Emerging technologies such as AI, drones, autonomous robotics and machine learning are redefining modern warfare, observed Lt Gen. Neeraj Varshney, VSM, Commandant of MCEME, while addressing officers at the 106th convocation ceremony of the Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (MCEME) in Secunderabad on Tuesday. He urged the graduating officers to remain at the forefront of innovation to meet the evolving demands of the battlefield and emphasised the need for hard work, integrity and technical adaptability in military careers.

The ceremony saw the conferment of BTech degrees to 49 officers, including international participants, from the Degree Engineering Course-105 and Technical Entry Scheme Course-42. Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, the chief guest, lauded MCEME’s rigorous training standards and its role in shaping skilled, battle-ready officers who can drive technological advancement in the Armed Forces. He praised the graduates for their hard work and perseverance.

Outstanding officers were presented with top honours during the ceremony. While Lt Mudit Gupta received the GOC-in-C ARTRAC Trophy for the Best All-Round Student Officer of TES-42, Maj Amrit Yadav was awarded the gold medal for securing first place in the Overall Order of Merit in EMEODE-105.

The exhibition of innovative projects developed by the graduating officers was a major attraction at the event. Focused on AI, drones, autonomous robots and machine learning, the projects showcased practical applications developed to enhance the operational capabilities of the field army.

The convocation, attended by dignitaries, senior officers and proud families, reflected MCEME’s enduring commitment to producing technically proficient officers equipped to tackle the challenges of modern warfare.