Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made the announcement that India will support Sri Lanka in setting up an artificial‑intelligence laboratory dedicated to the Sri Lankan Army.
The statement was delivered while Singh was speaking aboard INS Udaygiri, an Indian naval vessel that was docked in Colombo as part of a broader defence‑diplomacy engagement between the two neighbours.
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India’s commitment, as articulated by Singh, underscores a continuing pattern of security cooperation that includes joint training, equipment transfers and technology sharing.
The proposed AI lab is expected to focus on capabilities such as data analytics, autonomous systems and decision‑support tools, aligning with global trends where militaries are integrating artificial intelligence into operational planning.
Sri Lanka has been seeking to modernise its defence infrastructure, and the partnership with India reflects a strategic alignment that balances regional security interests and technological advancement.
While specific timelines and technical details were not disclosed, the initiative forms part of India’s wider outreach to strengthen defence ties with neighboring countries through capacity‑building projects.
