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☷Fact Sheet India U S Defense Acceleration Ecosystem INDUS X
U.S. Department of Defense ( By Press Release office)
Feb 23,2024
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In June 2023 , the U . S . Department of Defense ( DoD ) and Indian Ministry of Defense ( MoD ) teamed up to launch the India - U . S . Defense Acceleration Ecosystem ( INDUS - X ) . This collaboration aims to build a defense innovation bridge between the two countries under the initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology ( iCET ) . INDUS - X helps connect U . S . and Indian defense companies , incubators , accelerators , investors , and universities with the support of their respective governments . The USISPF and IndUS Tech Council got together in New Delhi in November 2023 to discuss funding for defense technologies from U . S . and Indian companies . They are working on joint challenges , academic partnerships , and testing range access to enhance defense innovation . At the 2024 INDUS - X Summit , officials from both countries discussed the future of INDUS - X and announced new partnerships , including one between Skydio and Aeroarc . Skydio and Aeroarc will be working together to enhance defense capabilities , boost AI collaboration between the U . S . and India , and meet the needs of customers worldwide . General Atomics Aeronautical Systems , Inc . has announced partnerships with 114ai and Bharat Forge to support the development of India ' s future MQ - 9B UAV program . Liquid Robotics , a Boeing Company , is teaming up with Indian partners to improve maritime security using the Wave Glider Uncrewed Surface Vehicle . The MoD and DoD will involve senior leaders from various sectors in the INDUS - X Senior Leaders Forum to discuss new initiatives and ongoing projects . The USIP and SIDM recently hosted the first SLF at the 2024 INDUS - X Summit to explore ways to strengthen industrial partnerships . The DoD and MoD have also established a Senior Advisory Group to provide guidance on advancing INDUS - X initiatives .
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