The focus of the second India-US Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) meeting has shifted the two countries' strategic collaboration from co-production to co-development of military equipment. This change represents an increased degree of cooperation and technology exchange, which could influence future defence cooperation.
Coming up later this year, the summit will delve into the multi-domain co-development of vital military technology. This move goes beyond the prior paradigm of co-producing existing systems and seeks collaborative development and design, which could result in state-of-the-art breakthroughs.
A significant domain of cooperation within INDUS-X pertains to the maritime sector, with a particular focus on resolving the obstacles encountered by the Indian Navy in the realm of underwater communications. The summit's focus will be on creative ways to improve submerged communication capabilities, which are essential for submarine operations and maritime security in general.
Important Expectations
- Rapid advancement of cutting-edge technologies with the goal of enhancing underwater supremacy and maritime security.
- Collaborative research and development projects that make use of the defence establishments' experience in both countries.
- Improved defence system standardisation and interoperability between the US and India.
- Simplifying legal processes and encouraging creativity in the defence industry.
