India will be the site of a national security semiconductor fabrication plant, marking a significant milestone in its technological partnership with the US.

This plant will supply advanced chips to the US armed forces, allied militaries and Indian defence forces.

The announcement follows a major agreement between India and the US, detailed in a joint fact sheet released after a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden in Delaware, US.

GlobalFoundries’ (GF) decision to establish the GF Kolkata Power Centre in Calcutta is a significant aspect of the expanding semiconductor ties.

This new facility will play a crucial role in strengthening the research and development of semiconductor manufacturing. It will drive innovations in zero-emission and connected vehicles, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT) devices and data centres.

The initiative is expected to create breakthrough technologies and pave the way for India to become a vital player in global semiconductor supply chains.

GF’s plans for long-term cross-border technology partnerships with India will also deliver high-quality jobs in both nations.

The semiconductor fabrication plant itself represents a breakthrough in India’s technology aspirations.

The plant will focus on producing infrared, gallium nitride and silicon carbide semiconductors, backed by India’s Semiconductor Mission support and a strategic partnership among Bharat Semi, 3rdiTech and the US Space Force.

This collaboration is expected to enhance India’s contribution to global supply chains and bolster national security ties with the US.

President Biden and Prime Minister Modi hailed the deal as a pivotal step toward securing resilient, sustainable semiconductor supply chains for both nations.

IBM’s MoU with the Indian government to deploy its Watsonx platform on India’s Airawat supercomputer reflects growing bilateral cooperation in areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing and high-performance computing.

The Biden-Modi meeting also underscored initiatives in next-generation telecommunications, with the US Agency for International Development (USAID) announcing a $7 million investment to expand the Asia Open RAN Academy.