India-US iCET Review: Paving the Way for a Strategic Technological Partnership
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The recent high-level review of the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) by the NSAs of India and the US underscores a commitment to removing trade barriers and fostering innovation in AI, space, and semiconductors. This partnership is pivotal for India's technological indigenization and strategic autonomy in the Indo-Pacific.
The National Security Advisors (NSAs) of India and the United States recently conducted a comprehensive review of the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET). Launched in January 2023, iCET serves as a landmark framework designed to elevate and expand the strategic technology partnership and defense industrial cooperation between the two nations. The latest dialogue focused on accelerating the implementation of key projects and dismantling long-standing barriers in strategic technology trade.
Central to the discussions were several high-tech domains. In the semiconductor sector, both nations are working toward building resilient supply chains and supporting India’s mission to become a global hub for chip manufacturing. In the realm of Space, the review highlighted the progress of the ISRO-NASA joint mission to the International Space Station and cooperation in planetary defense. Furthermore, the dialogue emphasized the 'Innovation Bridge,' which connects US and Indian startups to foster co-development and co-production in defense and dual-use technologies.
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