Minerals that are essential for the economy and national security, and whose supply chains are vulnerable to disruption. Their secure and sustainable supply is a key focus for ACITI to ensure resilient supply chains, especially in the context of clean energy technologies.

The Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (SCRI) is a trilateral agreement between India, Japan, and Australia, aimed at building resilient supply chains and reducing dependence on any single country. It seeks to promote diversification of supply chains in the Indo-Pacific region.

A Mutual Logistics Support Agreement (MLSA) is a defense pact that allows the military forces of two countries to use each other's bases, ports, and airfields for refueling, resupply, and logistical support. This agreement enhances interoperability and operational reach for the participating nations' defense forces.