Defence and aerospace companies at Aero India 2025 highlighted AI's transformative potential in military operations, while acknowledging significant challenges in its implementation for defence applications. The focus remains on developing secure, offline solutions that can meet stringent military requirements while maintaining operational efficiency. The Adani Group demonstrated AI's force-multiplying capabilities, suggesting that 'a force of 100 can operate with just 20 people, and one person can monitor 500 cameras instead of needing 500 operators'. In advanced aerospace applications, Q-Alpha Aerospace director Sanjoy K revealed how AI optimises engine behaviour in hypersonic aircraft, with speeds advancing from Mach 5 to Mach 12. Deror Bar, president of ELTA Systems, Israel, addressed the critical role of data availability in AI effectiveness.