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Pradeep Kumar

11/11/21 09:25 AM IST

11th Defence Technology & Trade Initiative Group meeting virtually

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The 11th Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) Group meeting between India and the United States (US) was held virtually on November 09, 2021. 

Aim

The aim of the DTTI Group is to bring sustained leadership focus to the bilateral defence trade relationship and create opportunities for co-production and co-development of defence equipment. Four Joint Working Groups focused on land, naval, air and aircraft carrier technologies have been established under DTTI to promote mutually agreed projects within their domains.

Defence Technology and Trade Initiative

The Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) is a major strategy to facilitate the development of defence technology by reducing bureaucratic processes and legal requirements in all possible ways. The prospect and value placed in the DTTI are shown in the seniority of its leadership. 

Details
  • The DTTI Group meetings are normally held twice a year, alternating between India and the US.
  • The groups reported to the co-chairs on ongoing activities and collaborative opportunities, including a number of near-term projects targeted for completion on priority.
  • To further encourage US and Indian industries to develop niche technologies under the DTTI Group, the Defence Industry Collaboration Forum (DICF) Virtual Expo was conducted on November 08, 2021.
  • The meeting was co-chaired by Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Raj Kumar from Ministry of Defence, Government of India and PTDO (Performing the Duties of) Under Secretary of Defence for Acquisition and Sustainment from US Department of DefenceMr Gregory Kausner.
Source: PIB

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