New Delhi: In a move underscoring deepening defence ties, the United States has approved a potential $131 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to India aimed at significantly enhancing maritime surveillance in the strategically vital Indo-Pacific region.
Announced by the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), the proposed deal includes the provision of advanced SeaVision software, known for real-time maritime surveillance capabilities. The package also includes technical training, analytic support, and logistics services.
- Strengthening India’s Naval Surveillance Capabilities
India’s request under the agreement encompasses enhancements to the SeaVision software, access to system documentation, remote analytic assistance, and the deployment of a Technical Assistance Field Team (TAFT) to train Indian personnel.
The principal contractor for the program is expected to be Hawkeye 360, a Herndon, Virginia-based company specializing in space-based radio frequency (RF) data analytics.
- A Major Step in Strategic Partnership
The DSCA confirmed that the US State Department has officially notified Congress about the proposed sale. It also added that the proposed sale would advance US foreign policy and national security interests by strengthening its strategic partnership with India, a major defense partner.
