The United States has approved the sale of advanced maritime domain awareness technology to India in a deal worth $131 million, marking another milestone in growing defense cooperation between the two nations.
The package, approved by the Trump administration, includes SeaVision software, technical training, remote analytical support, and associated logistics services. Hawkeye 360, a Virginia-based defense technology firm, will serve as the principal contractor for this sale.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) noted that this sale reinforces the U.S.-Indian strategic partnership and supports India's role as a stabilizing force in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia regions. The DSCA has formally notified the U.S. Congress about the deal.
The maritime awareness package will provide India's naval forces with enhanced capabilities to monitor maritime activities in the region. According to the DSCA, India will be able to integrate these technologies seamlessly into its existing naval infrastructure.
This latest agreement adds to a series of recent defense deals between the two countries, including previous sales of C-130J Super Hercules aircraft support in 2020 and MH-60R Seahawk helicopters in 2024.
The approval comes amid heightened regional tensions, particularly along the India-Pakistan border. Recent incidents include multiple ceasefire violations along the Line of Control and the Pahalgam terror attack that resulted in 26 casualties, primarily Hindu tourists.
The maritime software package is expected to strengthen India's naval surveillance capabilities and contribute to regional maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region.