Self-healing Su-30s: How AI digital twins are revolutionising India’s air power - news24online.com

The projects will focus on creating AI digital twins — virtual replicas of physical engines — that can predict and automate maintenance needs.

The system will employ a 'physics-informed AI model' that integrates physical laws into machine learning algorithms to improve prediction accuracy. This approach aims to detect potential engine failures before they occur and recommend or execute corrective actions automatically. The goal is to increase aircraft availability and reduce unplanned maintenance downtime.

The agreements were announced as part of broader efforts to modernize the Indian Air Force's fleet with advanced technologies. IIT Bombay will lead the research and development of the digital twin platform, with the Indian Air Force providing operational data and domain expertise. No timeline for deployment was disclosed.