iCET
Initiative for Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET).
The iCET initiative was launched by India and the US in May 2022, and is being run by the National Security Councils of both countries.
Under iCET, the both countries have identified six areas of cooperation which would include co-development and co-production, that would gradually be expanded to QUAD, then to NATO, followed by Europe and the rest of the world.
Under iCET, India is ready to share its core technologies with the US and expects Washington to do the same.
Six Areas of Cooperation:
The six areas for cooperation are scientific research and development; quantum and artificial intelligence, defense innovation, space, advanced telecom which would include things like 6G and semiconductors.
Significance:
Closer linkages between government, academia and industry of the two countries.
The objective is to provide cutting edge technologies to the rest of the world which are affordable.
INDUS-X
It is a major initiative launched under iCET between India and the U.S.
It aims to foster partnerships and collaboration in the defense innovation ecosystems of both countries.
INDUS-X is scheduled to be launched in Washington, D.C., ahead of the Prime Minister’s visit in June 2023.
The primary emphasis is on promoting advancements in high-tech cooperation and identifying prospects for collaborative research, development, and production.
The collaboration focuses on technology partnership, long-term research and development, and improving supply chain security.
The goal is to promote co-development and co-production projects, enabling Indian and U.S. defence companies to work together.
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