BASIC EXCHANGE AND COOPERATION AGREEMENT
As we all know that India and USA share a awfully good diplomatic and Military connections that builds the mutual trust between the 2 militaries and the nations. The USA signs four “FOUNDATIONAL AGREEMENTS” – General security Of military security agreement (GSOMIA) in 2002, logistics support agreement (LSA) in 2016, Communication compatibility and security agreement (COMCASA) in 2018, and Basic exchange and cooperation agreement (BECA) in 2020 with the countries with which it’s close military ties.
What’s BECA?
✓ The Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement was signed on 27 October 2020 in an exceedingly dialogue of ‘2+2’ in- a person meet held between Indian Foreign and Defence minister with their counterparts of USA.
✓ It’ll help India and US to share geospatial and satellite data with each other.
✓ It’ll give access to topographical and aeronautical data and products that will improve the accuracy of Indian missiles during precision strikes.
✓ The mutual technical assistance and technology information exchange will even be shared.
✓ Just like the GPS which is used in navigation, with the exchange of geospatial Information will increase the accuracy and utility of missile and drone.
SIGNIFICANCE OF SIGNING BECA:
✓ The most significance of signing BECA is that it’ll fast forward the mixing of the Indo–pacific strategies of the 2 countries.
✓ Most significantly, India will be able to keep a detailed watch on Chinese warships Within the Indian ocean.
✓ This signing allows engagement between the militaries from intelligence sharing to joint defence research and within the area of production of weapons.
✓ It’ll also keep an in depth watch in its Himalayan region where china is using his expansionist policy.
PRACTICAL BENEFIT TO INDIA:
Amid the continuing stand- off between India and China on the line of actual Control (LAC) Ladakh- which is more serious in three decades. The India and USA are strengthening the mechanisms of cooperation between the two militaries which will help in overcome the aggressive policy of china, which threatens the massive number of nations in its neighbourhood and beyond. The sharing between the military, security and intelligence agencies of the two Countries, including the sharing of high-end satellite images, telephone intercepts and data on Chinese troops and weapons deployment along the LAC.
WAY FORWARD:
All the agreements marked the enhancement of mutual trust between the two Countries and a commitment to the long- term strategic relationship. This signing also will help in monitoring of the activities happening at the northern and western border of India. Amidst the dead heat between India and China, India is showing a very valiant Move by operating five US platforms at the LAC – C-17 Globe master III, Boeing’s Chinook CH-47, Boeing’s Apache, P-81 Poseidon, Lockheed Martin’s C130J.
Conclusion:
BECA signing will enhance Indian capabilities and help make India a formidable force within the Indian ocean, where the Chinese have for several years been sending ships and submarines. India can now keep and eye on the PLA Navy across the Indian Ocean region (IOR). Through this signing the India and US should act together and Move forward towards the environment of peace and stability.
REFERENCES:
➢ THE HINDU
➢ DRISHTI IAS
-ABHAY MISHRA