India–USA Relations

India–US iCET Progress (2024–26)

India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and U.S. NSA Jake Sullivan chaired the 2nd review meeting of the India-U.S. Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) on June 17, 2024, in New Delhi.

  • The Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET), launched in 2023, has emerged as the core pillar of future cooperation.
  • It focuses on semiconductors, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, space, and defence innovation ecosystems.
  • It promotes co-development and co-production, moving beyond the traditional buyer–seller defence relationship.
  • It integrates private sector participation (e.g., startups, Big Tech) with government collaboration.
  • It reflects a strategic shift towards ....

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