Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following agreements allows India and US have access to each other's designated military facilities for refuelling and replenishment?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is LEMOA.
Key Points
- LEMOA (Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement) is an agreement between India and the United States to facilitate mutual access to each other's designated military facilities for refueling and replenishment.
- The agreement was signed on August 29, 2016, during the tenure of U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter and Indian Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar.
- LEMOA provides logistical support, supplies, and services such as fuel, spare parts, and maintenance to the armed forces of both nations.
- The pact is designed to enhance interoperability and strengthen defense ties between India and the United States, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region.
- LEMOA is not a military base agreement; it strictly pertains to logistics and does not imply permanent stationing of U.S. forces on Indian soil.
Additional Information
- GSOMIA (General Security of Military Information Agreement)
- It is a pact between India and the U.S. that facilitates the sharing of classified military information.
- GSOMIA establishes protocols to ensure the protection of sensitive information exchanged between the two countries.
- COMCASA (Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement)
- Signed in 2018, COMCASA allows India access to advanced communication equipment from the U.S. for secure and encrypted defense communications.
- It enhances interoperability between the armed forces of both nations.
- BECA (Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement)
- BECA was signed in 2020 to facilitate the exchange of geospatial data between India and the U.S. for military purposes.
- The agreement is critical for accurate targeting and navigation during military operations.
- E2EE (End-to-End Encryption Agreement)
- It is not a recognized defense agreement between India and the U.S. but refers generally to protocols ensuring secure communication.
- Not related to logistical or military access agreements.
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