‘INDUS-X’ summit: India, US looking at advancing defence collaboration
- India and the United States are set to strengthen their strategic cooperation during the two-day 'INDUS-X' summit.
- The summit would be specifically focused on advancing bilateral defence innovation and collaboration.
India-US Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X)
- It was launched in June 2023, during the state visit of the Prime Minister of India to the US.
- It aims to drive strategic technology partnerships and defence industrial cooperation between India and the US.
- Objectives
- Expand strategic technology partnerships and defence industrial cooperation.
- Establish a defence innovation bridge encompassing joint challenges, academia engagement, industry-startup connect, and investment in defence projects.
- The initiative aims to explore possibilities for co-producing jet engines, long-range artillery, and infantry vehicles.
- It is organized by India's Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) and the US Department of Defence.
- This is in collaboration with the US-India Business Council and the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM).
Key Defence Agreements
- India and the US have strengthened their defence and strategic ties in recent years through key agreements such as LEMOA, COMCASA, and BECA.
- These agreements enhance interoperability and facilitate the exchange of high-end military technology and logistics.
Prelims Takeaway
- 'INDUS-X' Summit
- India's Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX)