COMPACT stands for:

• Catalyzing
• Opportunities for
• Military Partnership,
• Prosperity,
• Accelerated Commerce &
• Technology

It is a 21st-century strategic cooperation framework launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump in February 2025 during Modi’s visit to Washington D.C.


Purpose of COMPACT
 

The COMPACT framework aims to transform India–U.S. relations into a deeper, more modern partnership focused on:

1. Defence Cooperation

• Strengthening military ties
• Enhancing interoperability
• Increasing defence exercises and joint operations
• Expanding defence sales and co-production (e.g., Javelin ATGMs, Stryker vehicles)

2. Technology Partnership

• Collaboration in critical and emerging technologies
• Semiconductor supply chains
• Space, cyber, AI, and quantum research
• Secure telecom and digital infrastructure

3. Strategic & Indo-Pacific Security

• Maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific
• Supporting regional stability
• Coordinating with Quad partners

4. Energy & Economic Growth

• Expanding clean energy cooperation
• Boosting trade and investment
• Building resilient supply chains

Why COMPACT is Important

• It represents a long-term vision for India–U.S. cooperation.
• Integrates defence, technology, and economic pathways in one framework.
• Elevates the partnership beyond traditional agreements.

Key Projects Under COMPACT

• Ten-year U.S.–India Major Defense Partnership
• Co-production of Javelin missiles and Stryker combat vehicles
• Expanding critical tech supply chain links
• Joint innovation in AI, cyber, and space
• Energy transition and commercial cooperation