♤ India had signed- the General Security Of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) in 2002.

♤ Since 2005, the US has urged India to sign an agreement called the Communications Interoperability and Security Memorandum of Agreement (CISMOA), which lays down stringent safeguards for sensitive radio equipment provided by America.

♤ As negotiations have progressed India objects to some safeguards, like inspections of CISMOA-protected equipment on Indian military bases.

♤ Washington has agreed to rename the agreement COMCASA, or Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement, to allow India a country-specific agreement.