Meta has announced a multi-billion-dollar, multi-year investment in a 50,000 km undersea cable project aimed at enhancing digital connectivity in the Indian Ocean region. The initiative, revealed in a joint statement from the White House following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s US visit, underscores growing US-India technological collaboration.
The project, set to begin this year, will span five continents, strengthening global digital highways and improving internet infrastructure. The Indian government has also committed to investing in maintenance, repair, and financing of undersea cables using trusted vendors, as part of its broader digital infrastructure strategy.
A Meta spokesperson highlighted India's pivotal role in the company’s global operations, describing the investment as a landmark move that will support India’s digital expansion, economic growth, and technological innovation. The undersea cable system, touted as the world’s longest and most advanced, is expected to be operational by the end of the decade.
The announcement comes as part of broader discussions on US-India defense and technology cooperation. The White House confirmed plans to accelerate collaboration in space, air defense, missile systems, maritime, and undersea technology, with the US reviewing its policy on releasing fifth-generation fighter jets and undersea defense systems to India.
During his visit, PM Modi also met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, further emphasizing India's growing role as a hub for technological partnerships and investments.
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