WASHINGTON: The United States has approved a potential foreign military sale to India valued at approximately $131 million, aimed at enhancing maritime domain awareness in the Indo-Pacific region. This development underscores the strengthening strategic ties between Washington and New Delhi amid growing regional security challenges.
According to an official statement, the US State Department has made a formal determination approving the deal, while the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified Congress of the proposed sale as required by law. The announcement follows a request from the Indian government to procure a package of equipment and services centered on advanced maritime monitoring capabilities.
As part of the deal, India is set to acquire the SeaVision software suite, which includes requested software enhancements, remote analytical support, and access to key operational documentation. Additionally, the package covers training from a Technical Assistance Field Team (TAFT) and other related elements of logistics and program support.
In a statement released alongside the notification, the DSCA emphasized that the sale aligns with US foreign policy and national security interests. “This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to strengthen the US-Indian strategic relationship,” the statement said.
The US also reiterated India's role as a “major defense partner” and a key stabilizing force in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia. The sale is expected to bolster India's ability to monitor and respond to regional maritime threats more effectively. Enhancing India’s maritime domain awareness will allow for better surveillance, threat detection, and naval coordination across its vast coastline and surrounding waters.
“This equipment will improve India’s capability to meet current and future threats by enhancing its maritime domain awareness, analytical capabilities, and strategic posture,” the agency noted.
The SeaVision system is a critical tool used by naval forces and coast guards for real-time maritime tracking, vessel detection, and data integration. Its deployment will significantly expand India's maritime surveillance network and contribute to regional security in increasingly contested waters.
The DSCA also clarified that the proposed sale would not disrupt the military balance in the region, noting that it is purely for defensive and monitoring purposes. “The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region,” the agency stated.
This latest defense cooperation move adds to a growing list of strategic and military collaborations between the United States and India in recent years, reflecting their shared interest in maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. It also signals the United States’ continued commitment to supporting its allies in enhancing their defense capabilities.
The agreement now awaits Congressional review and approval, a standard procedure in US foreign military sales. Once finalized, the deal will mark another milestone in deepening US-India defense and security cooperation in one of the world's most geopolitically sensitive regions.
