USA Approves USD 131 Million Foreign Military Sale to India to Strengthen Indo-Pacific Maritime Security.
International
In May 2025, the United States of America (USA) approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) worth USD 131 million (approximately Rs. 1,090 crore) to the Government of India (GoI).
- The agreement aims to bolster India's maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region.
- The FMS deal is part of the broader Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) programme, which is a joint initiative under the Quad alliance comprising Australia, India, Japan, and the USA.
- The agreement is expected to strengthen India-USA strategic relations and significantly improve maritime surveillance capabilities, contributing to peace and stability in the region.
Main Point :- (i) The Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), under the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), recently notified the U.S. Congress about the proposed Foreign Military Sale to India. The key components of the sale include SeaVision software (with requested enhancements), documentation access, remote software and analytic support, Technical Assistance Field Team (TAFT) training, and additional logistical and program support services.
(ii) The primary contractor for this proposed deal is Hawkeye 360, a U.S.-based defence company headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. The firm will play a central role in delivering the software systems and training required to support India's maritime operations.
(iii) Strategically, the deal aims to enhance India's maritime domain awareness, improve its analytical capabilities, and strengthen its overall strategic posture in the Indo-Pacific. It also supports the foreign policy and national security goals of the USA, reinforcing defence ties with India, which is recognized as a Major Defence Partner.
About the United States of America (USA)
President : Donald John Trump
Capital : Washington, D.C.
____________________________
