Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s State visit to the United States has yielded significant outcomes, consolidating key projects and agreements. These include a joint production plan for a jet engine and the domestic assembly of MQ9B HALE drones in India.
The launch of the Artemis Accord allows for safe joint exploration of celestial bodies like the Moon and Mars. Additionally, leading technology firm Micron Technology will invest up to USD 825 million in a new semiconductor assembly and test facility in India, supported by the Indian government.
Two Joint Task Forces on advanced telecommunications, focusing on Open RAN and 5G/6G research, were initiated. Public-private collaboration will be spearheaded by India’s Bharat 6G Alliance and the US Next G Alliance.
Moreover, a joint Indo-US Quantum Coordination Mechanism has been established to facilitate collaboration in quantum computing, with the goal of a comprehensive Quantum Information Science and Technology agreement.
Prime Minister Modi’s visit has successfully forged stronger ties and set the stage for advancements in multiple sectors.