India, US push for 'TRUST' to boost tech collab

Marking a new chapter in technological partnership, India and the US announced on Friday the launch of the TRUST (Transforming the Relationship Utilising Strategic Technology) initiative, which could help position India at the forefront of global technological innovation. The programme, revealed in a joint statement by PM Modi and US president Trump, places special emphasis on

AI infrastructure development

, with plans to establish a comprehensive

US-India roadmap

on accelerating AI infrastructure by year-end. This collaboration aims to overcome financing constraints and facilitate the construction of large-scale US-origin AI infrastructure across India.
The initiative stands out for its focus on next-gen data centres and advanced AI applications, with both nations committing to develop solutions for societal challenges while maintaining robust security protocols. Notably, the partnership extends to crucial areas such as compute access and processor development for AI applications. Adding momentum to the technological collaboration, the leaders announced

INDUS Innovation

, a new platform that builds upon the successful INDUS-X defence partnership model. This initiative is set to catalyse partnerships in space, energy, and emerging technologies, with the next INDUS-X summit slated for 2025. Both nations also committed to expanding production capacity for critical components, including semiconductors & pharmaceuticals.