Washington DC: In a move that underscores growing strategic ties between Washington and New Delhi, the U.S. government has approved the sale of advanced maritime technology to India, valued at $131 million, at a time when tensions between India and Pakistan remain high.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) formally notified the U.S. Congress of the deal, which includes the Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness package along with key components such as SeaVision software, documentation, training, and logistical support.
According to the DSCA, the transaction is intended to bolster India’s maritime capabilities and improve regional security, particularly in the Indo-Pacific and South Asian regions. The agency emphasized that India is a “major defense partner” and described the country as a stabilizing force in the region.
“The proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to strengthen the U.S.-India strategic relationship,” the DSCA said, noting that India is well-positioned to integrate the systems into its armed forces without difficulty.
.@StateDept 🇺🇸 authorizes a Foreign Military Sales #FMS case for 🇮🇳 #India to purchase Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness software and related equipment for an estimated cost of $131 million. #FMSUpdate – https://t.co/mtIn77bB0r pic.twitter.com/KymVetlmt0
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Officials also assured that the arms transfer would not disturb the military balance in the region but would instead enhance collaborative maritime security operations.
The approval comes as New Delhi intensifies its focus on coastal and naval defense following the recent Pahalgam terror attack and ongoing threats from cross-border groups.
