INDUS-X

INDUS-X

News: India and the U.S. are exploring the possibility of co-producing jet engines, long-range artillery, and infantry vehicles with the upcoming launch of INDUS-X.

What is INDUS-X?
 It is a major upcoming initiative under the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET), with the aim to promote partnerships and collaboration between the defence innovation ecosystems of both countries.
 INDUS-X is focused on advancing high-tech cooperation and exploring opportunities for joint research, development, and production in the defence sector.

About iCET:
 It was announced in 2021 and is spearheaded by the National Security Councils of both countries, to expand the India-US partnership for critical and emerging technologies.
 Key areas of cooperation will include R&D, Quantum computing, Defence innovations, Space, 6G, Semiconductors, etc.