India-U.S. Defense and Technology Cooperation
India and the United States strengthen defense and technology cooperation, focusing on semiconductor production, artificial intelligence, and jet engine manufacturing. The two countries aim to collaborate on innovative research and co-production of land warfare systems.
Key Points
- Initiative on Critical Emerging Technologies for collaboration on semiconductor production and artificial intelligence
- Deal allowing General Electric to partner with Hindustan Aeronautics for jet engine production in India
- Focus on funding research in semiconductor manufacturing, clean energy, and machine learning
- Discussion on possible co-production of land warfare systems
Pros
- Strengthening defense and technology cooperation between India and the United States
- Focus on collaboration in semiconductor production, artificial intelligence, and jet engine manufacturing
- Emphasis on innovative research funding and co-production of land warfare systems
Cons
- Past tensions between the two countries due to accusations of Indian government officials' involvement in assassination plots