TNPSC Thervupettagam

HawkEye 360 Technology Deal

June 11 , 2025 13 hrs 0 min 78 0
  • The United States has approved the sale of HawkEye 360 technology to India.
  • HawkEye 360 is a private American company that operates a network of satellites in low Earth orbit.
  • These satellites track the radio frequency (RF) signals coming from ships, aircraft, vehicles, and coastal systems.
  • It will useful for detecting the vessels that switch off their Automatic Identification System (AIS) to evade detection.
  • These so-called ‘dark’ ships pose a significant challenge in disputed waters or areas where illicit activities occur.

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