India-US Partnership for National Security: ‘Shakthi’ Semiconductor Fabrication Plant
India-US Partnership for National Security: 'Shakthi' Semiconductor Fabrication Plant
India-US Launch ‘Shakti’ Semiconductor Fab for National Security and Tech Innovation
Strategic Semiconductor Collaboration: ‘Shakti’ Fab Announced
India and the United States have unveiled plans to establish a pioneering semiconductor fabrication plant named ‘Shakti’, set to be located in Uttar Pradesh. This multi-material fab, among the first of its kind globally, will focus on national security, next-gen telecommunications, and green energy applications.
Key features of the Shakti fab:
- Specializes in infrared, gallium nitride, and silicon carbide semiconductors.
- Targets advanced sensing, secure communications, and high-voltage power electronics—critical for modern warfare and strategic tech.
- Developed through a partnership between Bharat Semiconductors, 3rdiTech, and the US Space Force.
- Supported by the India Semiconductor Mission and the International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Fund.
Building Resilient Supply Chains and Innovation Ecosystems
The initiative aligns with broader India-US efforts to:
- Strengthen secure and sustainable semiconductor supply chains.
- Support automotive, AI, IoT, and data center markets.
- Promote zero and low-emission technologies through advanced chip R&D.
The collaboration also celebrates the launch of the GF Kolkata Power Center by GlobalFoundries, reinforcing India’s role in global semiconductor innovation.