India–United States Defense Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) is a strategic alliance in technology and defense industry collaboration between India and the United States.
Background[edit]
The alliance was launched on 21 June 2023 in Washington, D.C. by the United States Department of Defense and the Ministry of Defence at an event hosted by the U.S.-India Business Council.[1] During the event a factsheet was disseminated that detailed the collaboration plan for INDUS-X participants. This plan is centered around two main themes: 'Bilateral Cooperation Mechanism,' and 'Public–Private Partnerships.'[2]
The inauguration of INDUS-X occurred concurrently with a three-day state visit to the United States by Indian prime minister Narendra Modi hosted by president Joe Biden,[3] shortly after the activation of the United States-India Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET).[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Launch of the India–US Defense Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X)". U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved 2023-06-24.
- ^ Singh, Dalip (2023-06-22). "India-US Defence Acceleration Ecosystem launched in Washington". www.thehindubusinessline.com. Retrieved 2023-06-24.
- ^ Travelli, Alex; Mashal, Mujib (2023-06-22). "One accomplishment of Modi's visit? Greater defense cooperation between India and the U.S." The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-06-24.
- ^ Nayak Dutta, Amrita (2023-06-22). "INDUS-X unveiled, Indian and US startups to boost defence ties, innovations". The Indian Express. Retrieved 2023-06-24.
