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Rudaw Net
6 days ago
- Rudaw Net
Two 'dangerous terrorists' arrested in Sulaimani
Also in Kurdistan Iran's surprise release of water into Kurdistan Region shocks locals KRG opens child protection center in Halabja province: Official Kurdistan Region rolls out projects to fight chronic water shortages Sulaimani villagers suffer from severe water shortage A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Iraqi and Kurdish forces on Monday announced the arrest of two "dangerous terrorists" in Sulaimani province during a joint operation. Sulaimani-based Counter-Terrorism Group (CTG) and the Directorate General of Intelligence and Security (DGIS), which is affiliated with the federal defence ministry, carried out the joint operation, according to separate statements from both forces. "Arrest warrants had been issued against them according to the provisions of Article (4) of the Counter-Terrorism Law. Legal procedures were taken against them, and they were referred to the competent investigative authorities," the DGIS said. The identities and nationalities of the suspects were not revealed, and it remains unclear which group they are affiliated with. Sulaimani-based security forces and Iraq's Counter-Terrorism Service (ICTS) said late last month that they killed three "terrorists,' including a senior commander, during a joint operation in Kirkuk province. Federal and Kurdish security forces, especially those based in Sulaimani, often carry out joint operations against terrorists. They have recently increased joint efforts to close security gaps between their territories, which have been exploited by extremist groups, including Islamic State (ISIS) militants.
Indian Express
20-07-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Drone swarming to smarter war rooms: Army's AI roadmap for ops by 2026-27
From coordinated drone missions (or drone swarming) and real-time battlefield monitoring to combat simulations for troop training, information warfare, and data-backed decision-making — the Indian Army is learnt to have drawn up a detailed roadmap identifying key areas where it plans to deploy Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Big Data Analytics by 2026–27. According to sources, one of the immediate priorities is to improve battlefield awareness using AI tools that can process large volumes of information quickly. These include text summarisers built on Large Language Models (LLMs) to scan and condense long reports, AI-powered chatbots, voice-to-text systems, facial recognition, and tools that can detect unusual patterns or threats. AI will also be used to analyse feeds from drones, satellites, aircraft and ground sensors, and fuse this data in real time to support faster, more informed decision-making. Although the use of AI has been discussed by the Army in the past, it is now being fast-tracked, in the wake of lessons learnt from Operation Sindoor — the Army's cross-border operation in May targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. As part of this push, an AI task force under the Directorate General of Information Systems (DGIS), with representatives from other Army directorates, will soon be set up to oversee the implementation of niche technologies across the force. This will include areas such as training and capacity building, data sharing, maintenance and support, integration, promoting research and development, and incorporating these technologies into procurement processes. Sources said the roadmap — which sets specific tactical, operational and strategic goals to be met by 2026–27 — includes deploying AI across a wide range of functions, including decision support systems that can generate counter-intelligence, enhance surveillance, manage logistics and supply chains, analyse Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and social media, map adversary capabilities, and run wargaming simulations. These technologies will also be used for better positioning and targeting of equipment, predictive maintenance, and AI-based navigation in environments where GPS access is denied. Decision support systems will further assist in operational planning and threat detection. To support long-term integration, AI features will be embedded in the General Staff Qualitative Requirements — the technical specifications for all new equipment being procured. The Army also plans to explore retrofitting select AI capabilities into legacy equipment, sources said. An AI lab is being set up at DGIS to develop and test models, which will also be integrated with AI applications being developed by the Navy and the Air Force. Additionally, the Army is pushing for greater collaboration with industry and academia to advance research in this space.
