Why is it in News?
→ Defence agreements referenced amid Apache induction.
→ Highlights advanced technology collaboration.
Important Points:
- COMCASA enables secure encrypted communication.
- BECA facilitates geospatial and satellite data sharing.
- Cooperation under iCET framework.
- INDUS-X accelerates defence innovation.
- GE F414 jet engine co-production planned in India.
- MQ-9B Predator drones procurement underway.
- Enhances interoperability between armed forces.
- Supports high-end military navigation and targeting.