All you need to know about TAIWS, an Indian Army developed AI-based “track and shoot” weapon system

New Delhi: The Indian Army has developed an AI-based “track and shoot” weapon system, known as the Ten AI Weapon System (TAIWS), specifically designed for deployment at the Line of Control (LoC) to counter terrorist infiltration.

This system is particularly timely, given the ongoing issue of Pakistan sending terrorists into the Jammu region. TAIWS features a combination of primary and secondary cameras to scan dense vegetation, utilising a medium machine-gun to neutralize threats.

The system can align, detect, track, and shoot targets within 10 milliseconds, although the decision to fire remains with a human operator in a bunker, ensuring a human-in-the-loop approach.

TAIWS was showcased at Aero India 2025, highlighting its advanced capabilities, including a modular design that allows for various attachments and real-time sensor fusion.

The primary platform includes a medium machine-gun with a range of 1.8 km, supported by a day camera with 40x optical zoom and a thermal image camera for nighttime surveillance up to 2 km.

The system’s unique feature is its network of secondary cameras, placed at intervals of 500 meters to 2 km, depending on terrain requirements.

This setup ensures that even if a target is hidden from one direction, it can be detected from another, providing comprehensive coverage.

During trials, TAIWS demonstrated a 100% first-round hit probability, showcasing its effectiveness in surveillance and counter-terrorism operations.

The use of a medium machine-gun creates a “kill box” of about 50 meters by 50 meters, making it difficult for targets to evade. Additionally, TAIWS can predict and fire at the future position of a moving target, enhancing its accuracy.

The system is expected to be deployed in the coming months, marking a significant advancement in India’s border security capabilities.

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