MCTE Officers from Mhow Win AI Kavach at Indian Army Terrier Cyberquest 2026

Mhow, Madhya Pradesh: Three officers from the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), Mhow, have finished first in the AI Kavach event at the Indian Army Terrier Cyberquest 2026, a national-level competition that drew more than 800 teams and focused on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and emerging defence technologies.

The winning team — Captain Adarsh Rajput, Captain Abhishek Kumar Singh and Captain Kunal Varshney — represented MCTE in the contest organised by the Territorial Army in collaboration with the CyberPeace Foundation.

The trio secured the top spot after an intensive 36-hour Grand Finale, emerging with the highest score in the AI Kavach segment. According to the source, their performance reflected strong technical expertise, problem-solving ability and the practical application of emerging technologies to cybersecurity challenges.

The Indian Army Terrier Cyberquest 2026 provided a national platform for participants to demonstrate capabilities in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and frontier defence technologies. The competition was aimed at encouraging innovation and strengthening technological capability in areas relevant to modern military operations.

The AI Kavach event placed special emphasis on artificial intelligence and its use in cybersecurity, an area that has become increasingly important as military organisations adopt more digital systems and advanced technologies.

Located in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering is a premier training institution of the Indian Army’s Corps of Signals. It is responsible for specialised training in military communications, information technology, cybersecurity and other advanced technological fields.

The MCTE team’s success also aligns with the training priorities of the Army Training Command (ARTRAC), which has been emphasising the integration of niche and emerging technologies into the Indian Army.

As cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and electronic warfare become more central to modern military operations, the Army has been focusing on developing specialised technical expertise among its personnel.

The first-place finish at Terrier Cyberquest 2026 reflects the Indian Army’s broader effort to promote technological innovation, strengthen cyber capabilities and prepare its personnel for future warfare.