International, Defence and Summits · 26 May 2026

Indian Army launches Kautilya and Q-FORCE Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms on 25 May 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 26 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The Indian Army launched two digital platforms, Kautilya and Q-FORCE, to improve real-time decision making and battlefield support.
  • Kautilya focuses on structured data generation, AI-enabled analytics, and Natural Language Processing (NLP) powered interfaces.
  • Q-FORCE is designed to streamline logistics, inventory, and sustainment management across varied operational terrains.
  • The Indian Army designated 2026 as the year of networking and data centricity, while 2027 will focus on the full integration of operations with AI.
  • Lt Gen Rajiv Kumar Sahni stated that the Indian armed forces achieved nearly 94% accuracy in identifying and striking targets during Operation Sindoor.