India Secures $131 Million Deal with US for HawkEye 360 Maritime Surveillance Technology
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | India secures $131 million deal with the US for HawkEye 360 surveillance tech |
| Key Technology | HawkEye 360 RF-based surveillance system |
| Deal Value | $131 million |
| Components | SeaVision software, analytics tools, training, documentation, logistics |
| Contractor | HawkEye 360, Herndon, Virginia |
| Technology Features | Detects RF emissions, tracks ships, aircraft, vehicles, coastal systems |
| Special Capability | Identifies "dark ships" (vessels with AIS turned off) |
| Imaging Capabilities | Electro-Optical (EO), Infrared (IR), Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) |
| Signal Correlation | Matches missing AIS signals with unknown RF signatures |
| Strategic Importance | Enhances maritime domain awareness (MDA) |
| Support for IFC-IOR | Bolsters India's Information Fusion Centre-Indian Ocean Region |
| Complementary Systems | Works with P-8I patrol aircraft and Sea Guardian drones |
| Coverage | India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and vital trade corridors |
| Geopolitical Context | Strengthens India-US defence ties, aligns with QUAD maritime cooperation |
| Objective | Promotes Indo-Pacific peace, stability, and transparency |