Mhow, Madhya Pradesh: A team of three Indian Army officers from the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), Mhow, has secured first position in the AI Kavach event at the Indian Army Terrier Cyberquest 2026, outperforming more than 800 participating teams in a national-level competition focused on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and emerging defence technologies.
The winning team comprised Captain Adarsh Rajput, Captain Abhishek Kumar Singh and Captain Kunal Varshney, who represented MCTE in the competition organised by the Territorial Army in collaboration with the CyberPeace Foundation.
The officers emerged victorious following an intensive 36-hour Grand Finale, achieving the highest score in the AI Kavach event. Their performance demonstrated technical expertise, problem-solving abilities and the application of emerging technologies to cybersecurity challenges.
The Indian Army Terrier Cyberquest 2026 served as a national platform for participants to demonstrate their capabilities in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and frontier defence technologies. The competition aimed to encourage innovation and strengthen technological capabilities relevant to modern military operations.
The AI Kavach event placed particular emphasis on artificial intelligence and its applications in the cybersecurity domain, an area of growing importance as military organisations increasingly adopt digital systems and advanced technologies.
The achievement by the MCTE team highlights the institution’s role in developing technologically proficient military personnel capable of addressing emerging challenges in cyber warfare and digital defence.
Located in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering is a premier training institution of the Indian Army’s Corps of Signals. The college plays an important role in imparting specialised training in military communications, information technology, cybersecurity and other advanced technological fields.
The team’s success also aligns with the training initiatives of the Army Training Command (ARTRAC), which emphasise the integration of niche and emerging technologies into the Indian Army.
As cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and electronic warfare become increasingly important components of modern military operations, the Army continues to focus on developing specialised technical expertise among its personnel.
The first-place finish at Terrier Cyberquest 2026 reflects the Indian Army’s ongoing efforts to encourage technological innovation, strengthen cyber capabilities and prepare its personnel for the challenges of future warfare.
