I know that "with a view to x" means "with the intent of doing something", but I am not sure if "with a view towards x" means the same thing. I couldn't find an entry for "with a view towards", so I was wondering if it was idiomatic and they both meant the same thing. I think there might be a slight difference in meaning, but I am not sure what it could be.
For example:
The military deployed soldiers in the region with a view to securing a critical asset.
The military deployed soldiers in the region with a view towards securing a critical asset.