India and Japan to collaborate to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics in defense sector to counter China’s expansionist moves

Briefing

India and Japan to collaborate to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics in defense sector to counter China’s expansionist moves

January 23, 2018

Briefing

  • Stronger India-Japan Defense Ties – India and Japan to strengthen strategic cooperation by introducing artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics in defense sector to counter China’s expansionist moves
  • Bilateral Cooperation – Countries will develop unmanned ground vehicles and robotics, as well as form joint task force for commercial nuclear agreements by end January 2018
  • Defense Goal – Equip India and Japan’s armed forces with self-reliant, adaptable and fault-tolerant systems
  • Free and Open Indo-Pacific – Convergence of Japan's Indo-Pacific policy and India's Act East policy aimed at promoting rule of law and freedom of navigation, greater connectivity through infrastructure development, and maritime law enforcement and disaster management in Indo-Pacific region
  • Similar Multilateral Synergies – India-Japan cooperation aligned with other multilateral relationships, such as Japan-India-US, Japan-US-Australia, and Japan-US-India-Australia, seeking to lessen China’s influence and power

Accelerator

Sector

Military and Security

Source

Original Publication Date

January 22, 2018

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