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Times of Oman
03-05-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
US approves USD 131 million military sale to boost India's maritime security in Indo-Pacific
Washington DC : The United States approved a potential USD 131 million foreign military sale to India aimed at enhancing maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region. Announced by the Defence Security Cooperation Agency on Wednesday, the deal includes advanced SeaVision software, training, and support services to bolster India's maritime domain awareness and strengthen strategic ties between the two nations. Sharing a post on X, the US Department of State said, "State Dept authorises 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." The US Defence Security Cooperation Agency on Wednesday said, "The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to India of Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness and related equipment for an estimated cost of USD 131 million. The Defence Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification, notifying Congress of this possible sale today." It added, "The Government of India has requested to buy SeaVision software (including requested software enhancements); Technical Assistance Field Team (TAFT) training; remote software and analytic support; access to SeaVision documentation; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is USD131 million." Defence Security Cooperation Agency further said that the proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to strengthen the US-Indian strategic relationship and to improve the security of a major defence partner which continues to be an important force for political stability, peace, and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia regions. "The proposed sale will improve India's capability to meet current and future threats by bolstering its maritime domain awareness, analytical capabilities, and strategic posture. India will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be Hawkeye 360, located in Herndon, VA," it added.
The Print
02-05-2025
- Business
- The Print
US approves $131 million military sale to India to enhance maritime security in Indo-Pacific
Sharing a post on X, the US Department of State said, 'State Dept authorises 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.' Announced by the Defence Security Cooperation Agency on Wednesday, the deal includes advanced SeaVision software, training, and support services to bolster India's maritime domain awareness and strengthen strategic ties between the two nations. Washington (US): The United States approved a potential USD 131 million foreign military sale to India aimed at enhancing maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region. The US Defence Security Cooperation Agency on Wednesday said, 'The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to India of Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness and related equipment for an estimated cost of USD 131 million. The Defence Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification, notifying Congress of this possible sale today.' It added, 'The Government of India has requested to buy SeaVision software (including requested software enhancements); Technical Assistance Field Team (TAFT) training; remote software and analytic support; access to SeaVision documentation; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is USD131 million.' Defence Security Cooperation Agency further said that the proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to strengthen the US-Indian strategic relationship and to improve the security of a major defence partner which continues to be an important force for political stability, peace, and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia regions. 'The proposed sale will improve India's capability to meet current and future threats by bolstering its maritime domain awareness, analytical capabilities, and strategic posture. India will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be Hawkeye 360, located in Herndon, VA,' it added. This report is auto-generated from the ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. Also read: Partnership spanning 'seabed to stars', what India & US are working on—sonobuoys to Stryker
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Business Standard
02-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
US approves $131 mn arms deal with India to boost Indo-Pacific vigilance
The United States has approved a potential $131 million foreign military sale to India aimed at significantly enhancing its maritime domain awareness in the Indo-Pacific, a move seen as deepening defence ties amid rising strategic challenges in the region. Announced by the US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) on Wednesday, the deal includes the delivery of advanced SeaVision software, designed to enhance real-time maritime surveillance, along with technical training, analytic support, and other logistics services. 'The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to India of Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness and related equipment,' the DSCA said in a statement, confirming that it had also notified Congress of the proposed sale. India's request includes SeaVision software enhancements, access to system documentation, remote analytic assistance, and the deployment of a Technical Assistance Field Team (TAFT) for training purposes. The principal contractor is expected to be Hawkeye 360, a space-based radio frequency data analytics company headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. The US Department of State posted on social media platform X, saying, 'State Dept authorises 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.' In its official release, the DSCA stated that the proposed sale would support US foreign policy and national security objectives by reinforcing its strategic relationship with India, designated a major defence partner. 'The proposed sale will improve India's capability to meet current and future threats by bolstering its maritime domain awareness, analytical capabilities, and strategic posture,' the agency said, adding that the sale would not alter the basic military balance in the region. The move comes at a time when India has been investing heavily in strengthening its coastal defences and naval reach amid growing Chinese activity in the Indian Ocean and broader Indo-Pacific corridor. The SeaVision system is expected to help India improve tracking of maritime assets, detect illicit activity, and enhance joint maritime operations with partner countries. India and the US are also engaged in bilateral trade agreement talks. India is expected to be the first nation to secure new trade terms with the Trump administration following the announcement of reciprocal tariffs by the US president on April 2.
NDTV
02-05-2025
- Business
- NDTV
US Approves $131 Million Military Sale To Boost India's Maritime Security
Washington DC: The United States approved a potential USD 131 million foreign military sale to India aimed at enhancing maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region. Announced by the Defence Security Cooperation Agency on Wednesday, the deal includes advanced SeaVision software, training, and support services to bolster India's maritime domain awareness and strengthen strategic ties between the two nations. Sharing a post on X, the US Department of State said, "State Dept authorises 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." . @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 - — Political-Military Affairs, US Dept of State (@StateDeptPM) April 30, 2025 The US Defence Security Cooperation Agency on Wednesday said, "The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to India of Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness and related equipment for an estimated cost of USD 131 million. The Defence Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification, notifying Congress of this possible sale today." It added, "The Government of India has requested to buy SeaVision software (including requested software enhancements); Technical Assistance Field Team (TAFT) training; remote software and analytic support; access to SeaVision documentation; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is USD131 million." Defence Security Cooperation Agency further said that the proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to strengthen the US-Indian strategic relationship and to improve the security of a major defence partner which continues to be an important force for political stability, peace, and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia regions. "The proposed sale will improve India's capability to meet current and future threats by bolstering its maritime domain awareness, analytical capabilities, and strategic posture. India will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be Hawkeye 360, located in Herndon, VA," it added.
India.com
02-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
Pahalgam terror attack: More worry for Pakistan as US decides to give THIS weapons to India... it can destroy Islamabad in...
Pahalgam terror attack: More worry for Pakistan as US decides to give THIS weapons to India... it can destroy Islamabad in... Following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, tensions are increasing between India and Pakistan. At a time when the US has asked both the nations to tone down the tensions, it has decided to give India important military hardware and logistical support worth US $ 131 million cementing the strengthening relations between India and America. According to a report, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), an organisation working under the Pentagon, has given the necessary certificate for the supply of military hardware. The US government has also informed the US Congress about this. 'The proposed sale will improve India's capability to meet current and future threats by bolstering its maritime domain awareness, analytical capabilities, and strategic posture. India will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be Hawkeye 360, located in Herndon, VA,' it added. Trump wants India to buy more weapons from America Former US President Donald Trump wants India to buy more weapons from the US. The approval for supply of defense material to India has come at a time when the Trump administration is pressuring India to increase military purchases from the US. This supply under 'Foreign Military Sales' is linked to India-US cooperation under the Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness Program. This means that the US will help India to keep an eye on the maritime area. What is military support hardware? According to the US government, 'The State Department has approved the sale of Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness and related equipment to India for approximately 131 million USD . That is, the US will sell equipment to India for maritime surveillance in the Indo-Pacific region. According to the US, India had expressed its desire to buy 'Sea-Vision Software', 'Remote Software' and 'Analytic Support'. Apart from this, India also wanted 'Sea-Vision' documentation and other things related to logistics. Sea-Vision software is a system that helps in monitoring ships and other activities in the sea. The new military hardware that India will get will increase its ability to monitor its maritime sector. This will help India to detect and deal with threats. Along with this, India's strategic position will also be strengthened. America says that India will easily incorporate these equipment and services in its army. Turkey denies supplying arms to Pakistan A few days ago, there were reports that Turkey was supplying arms and ammunition to Pakistan. The reports said that a Turkish C-130E Hercules aircraft had landed in Karachi, carrying military equipment. Some media reports even said that about six C-130E aircraft had landed in Pakistan. However, Turkey has denied these reports. The Communications Directorate of the Turkish President's Office said that a Turkish cargo plane had landed in Pakistan only for refueling . Turkish officials said on social media that 'the claims circulated in some media outlets about Turkey sending six planes loaded with weapons to Pakistan are not true'. This means that Turkey did not send any weapons to Pakistan.
