India Joins Global Tech Alliance at AI Impact Summit
New Delhi, India – India has formally joined the US-led Pax Silica Alliance, a significant strategic move aimed at fortifying global supply chains for artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors. The agreement was signed today, Friday, February 20, 2026, during the ongoing India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, marking a pivotal moment for India's role in the evolving global technology landscape.
The signing ceremony saw the presence of key officials, including India's Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg, and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor. Ambassador Gor described India's entry as 'strategic and essential,' emphasizing that the coalition will 'shape the 21st-century economic and technological order'.
Pax Silica: Securing the 'Silicon Stack'
The Pax Silica Alliance was initially launched in December 2025, with its inaugural summit held in Washington D.C. on December 12. The initiative is designed to establish secure, resilient, and innovation-driven supply chains for critical technologies. Its core objectives include:
- Strengthening and coordinating 'trusted' supply chains for semiconductors and AI infrastructure.
- Securing the entire 'silicon stack,' from critical mineral extraction to chip manufacturing and AI deployment.
- Reducing 'coercive dependencies' and improving resilience across the full technology spectrum.
The alliance's declaration underscores the importance of reliable supply chains for mutual economic security and recognizes AI as a transformative force for long-term prosperity, necessitating trustworthy systems. Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the pact will 'greatly benefit India's electronics and semiconductor industry'.
Expanding Membership and Strategic Importance
Prior to India's inclusion, the Pax Silica Alliance comprised a group of nations committed to these goals. Initial signatories and members include Australia, Greece, Israel, Japan, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States. India's entry is seen as a substantial addition, given its:
- Vast engineering talent pool.
- Growing capabilities in advanced chip design, including work on 2-nanometer technology.
- Strategic importance in diversifying global manufacturing and reducing reliance on geopolitically sensitive supply sources.
US Ambassador Sergio Gor highlighted the broader implications, stating that the alliance is about 'whether free societies will control the commanding heights of the global economy'. This sentiment reflects the initiative's underlying aim to counter dominance by non-aligned nations in critical technology sectors.
India's Semiconductor Ambitions and Future Outlook
India has been actively pursuing a robust domestic semiconductor ecosystem, backed by a $10 billion incentive program. The nation's participation in Pax Silica is expected to accelerate these ambitions, ensuring access to advanced technologies and fostering investments. Officials noted that India's growing manufacturing base and market size make it an indispensable partner in building a resilient global technology framework. The alliance is anticipated to play a crucial role in India's journey towards becoming a major hub for semiconductor manufacturing and AI innovation.
2 Comments
Bella Ciao
Another alliance, another loss of economic sovereignty. Be careful.
Comandante
It's positive to see India taking a leadership role in global tech governance. Still, the alliance's focus on countering 'non-aligned' nations raises concerns about potential trade disruptions and increased global instability.