Ahead of PM Modi’s US visit, India greenlights acquisition of US armed drones
1 year, 9 months ago

Ahead of PM Modi’s US visit, India greenlights acquisition of US armed drones

Live Mint  

Ministry of Defence has given its approval for the acquisition of MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones, which are armed and manufactured by the United States, Reuters reported citing sources. According to the two sources, Indian defence ministry’s apex body for capital procurement met on Thursday to approve the deal, which is expected to be announced when Modi meets U.S. President Joe Biden next week. The defence ministry's initial clearance for the procurement comes just days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for a state visit to the U.S. next week. Biden has made deepening defence ties with India a priority to counter China’s growing dominance, and has offered to collaborate on military technology even though the two countries lack a formal security alliance. The U.S. government approved the sale of 30 drones to India more than two years ago, but the Indian defence ministry had been sitting on the decision.

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INDIA TODAY impact: China shadow on military drones, govt cancels deals
1 month ago

INDIA TODAY impact: China shadow on military drones, govt cancels deals

India Today  

The Ministry of Defence has cancelled three contracts for procurement of 400 drones, meant for installation along the China border, over security threats from Chinese components and electronics in them—a concern highlighted by an INDIA TODAY report in the magazine’s February 10, 2025 edition. INDIA TODAY’s report, ‘Chinese Threat in Indian Drones’, had pointed to how the use of Chinese …

Chinese threat in Indian drones
1 month, 1 week ago

Chinese threat in Indian drones

India Today  

Sometimes, it takes a glaring mishap to lay bare a festering problem. According to defence officials, what initially seemed like a technical glitch turned into a chilling revelation: the “Make in India” drone had actually been hacked, its Chinese components exploited to wrest control from Indian operators. “Most Indian UAV manufacturers prefer importing engines, hydraulic systems, electronics, airframes and other …

India, US to ink deal for 31 MQ-9B drones: Why New Delhi needs these UAVs
7 months ago

India, US to ink deal for 31 MQ-9B drones: Why New Delhi needs these UAVs

Firstpost  

India and the United States will ink a deal for 31 MQ-9B Reaper drones today. Today, on October 15, India and the United States will sign a multi-billion dollar deal for the purchase of 31 MQ-9B drones. Today, the MQ-9B drones are in use by the US forces, Nasa, the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force, the Italian Air Force, the …

US to provide consultancy to India to build advanced UAVs under Predator drone deal
7 months, 2 weeks ago

US to provide consultancy to India to build advanced UAVs under Predator drone deal

Op India  

As part of the USD 3.1 billion 31 MQ-9B Predator drone deal between India and the US, American side is proposing to provide consultancy to Indian entities for developing an indigenous advanced unmanned aerial vehicle. The American offer to provide consultancy to Indian entities for developing an advanced Indian drone as part of the project is expected to be taken …

U.S. drone sale to India proceeds to next phase
1 year ago

U.S. drone sale to India proceeds to next phase

The Hindu  

The possible sale of 31 MQ-9B high altitude long endurance armed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles from U.S. firm General Atomics to India progressed to the next stage after a 30 day Congressional notification period concluded on March 1. “The next step after the conclusion of congressional review is for the parties to agree upon and sign a Letter of Offer and …

MQ-9B drones will provide India with enhanced maritime security, domain awareness capability: U.S.
1 year, 1 month ago

MQ-9B drones will provide India with enhanced maritime security, domain awareness capability: U.S.

The Hindu  

The US has said the sale of 31 armed drones to India at an estimated cost of nearly $4 billion would provide it with an enhanced maritime security and domain awareness capability and give the country outright ownership of these aircraft. Last week, the U.S. approved the sale of 31 MQ-9B armed drones to India at an estimated cost of …

US approves sale of 31 MQ-9B armed drones to India for nearly $4 billion
1 year, 1 month ago

US approves sale of 31 MQ-9B armed drones to India for nearly $4 billion

Firstpost  

The United States on Thursday approved the sale of 31 MQ-9B armed drones to India, totaling an estimated $3.99 billion. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to strengthen the US-Indian strategic relationship and to improve the security of a major defence partner, which continues to be an important …

Drone deal will enhance India's maritime security, will ensure multi-fold increase in the number of aircraft: US State Department
1 year, 1 month ago

Drone deal will enhance India's maritime security, will ensure multi-fold increase in the number of aircraft: US State Department

Op India  

India’s deal with the US of almost USD 4 billion, paving the way for the acquisition of 31 state-of-the-art MQ-9B Sky Guardian drones, will not only propel India’s defence capabilities but also ensure a 16-fold increase in the number of aircraft, significantly enhancing New Delhi’s maritime security beyond the current lease agreement. Notifying Congress of the exact timeline of the …

US says 'mega' drone deal with India will ensure enhanced maritime security
1 year, 1 month ago

US says 'mega' drone deal with India will ensure enhanced maritime security

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: Terming its partnership with India as among the most consequential ones, the US has said the proposed sale of 31 armed drones to New Delhi at an estimated cost of nearly USD 4 billion will ensure enhanced maritime security for the country. The US on Thursday approved the sale of 31 MQ-9B armed drones to India at an estimated …

US approves $4 billion drone sale to India for maritime security needs
1 year, 1 month ago

US approves $4 billion drone sale to India for maritime security needs

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Thursday approved a nearly $4 billion sale of drones and military equipment to India that are meant to be used to improve its maritime safety and surveillance. The State Department notified Congress of the $3.99 billion sale that will include 31 Sky Guardian drones, 170 Hellfire missiles, 310 small-diameter bombs and related support material. …

US State Dept clears sale of 31 MQ-9B drones to India
1 year, 1 month ago

US State Dept clears sale of 31 MQ-9B drones to India

Hindustan Times  

After obtaining the first level of clearance from the relevant US Congressional leadership, the US State Department has formally notified the Congress of a possible foreign military sale of 31 MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft or drones to the government of India on Thursday. Read here: US State Dept approves sale of 31 MQ 9B drones to India In a statement …

Biden administration formally notifies U.S. Congress of possible 31 MQ-9B UAV sale to India
1 year, 1 month ago

Biden administration formally notifies U.S. Congress of possible 31 MQ-9B UAV sale to India

The Hindu  

The U.S. Congress was on February 1 formally notified of the possible sale of 31 MQ-9B high altitude long endurance armed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to India estimated to cost $3.99 billion. Upon conclusion of their review, India and the United States may conclude the sale with a Letter of Offer and Acceptance.” As the UAVs would be armed, the deal …

US Approves $4-bn Drones Deal With India, Congress To Review The Sale
1 year, 1 month ago

US Approves $4-bn Drones Deal With India, Congress To Review The Sale

ABP News  

New Delhi: In a major breakthrough, the US government Thursday approved the $4-billion Predator armed drones deal with India under which New Delhi will be procuring 31 MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones for its armed forces. According to a statement issued by the Defence Security Cooperation Agency, the U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale …

US State Dept approves sale of 31 MQ 9B drones to India
1 year, 1 month ago

US State Dept approves sale of 31 MQ 9B drones to India

Hindustan Times  

The United States on Thursday said it has approved the sale of 31 MQ9B drone sale to India, confirming the Hindustan Times newsbreak earlier in the day. “This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to strengthen the U.S.-Indian strategic relationship and to improve the security of a major defense …

MQ-9B Drones Deal Has ‘Significant Potential’ To Boost US-India Defence Ties: State Dept
1 year, 1 month ago

MQ-9B Drones Deal Has ‘Significant Potential’ To Boost US-India Defence Ties: State Dept

ABP News  

The United States State Department has said that the MQ-9B Drones Deal between India and the United States significant potential to further advance strategic technology cooperation between the two nations. US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said that the Defence Partnership between India and the US has seen significant growth over the past decade. #WATCH | US State Department spokesperson …

Exclusive: US Congress green signals Predator drone sale to India
1 year, 1 month ago

Exclusive: US Congress green signals Predator drone sale to India

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The US State Department has informed Predator Drone manufacturer General Atomics that the US Congress today has cleared the ‘tiered review’ of the 31 MQ9B drone sale to India and official Congressional notification will be submitted within 24 hours. MQ-9B Predator manufactured by General Atomics While the Narendra Modi government is tight-lipped about the entire deal, sources in …

US approves selling USD 3.99 billion worth of MQ-9B drones to India
1 year, 1 month ago

US approves selling USD 3.99 billion worth of MQ-9B drones to India

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The US State Department has approved a sale of MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft and related equipment at a cost of USD 3.99 billion. The US Defence Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on Thursday. “This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by …

US approves sale of 31 MQ-9B armed drones to India worth USD 3.99 billion I Key points about deadly Predator
1 year, 1 month ago

US approves sale of 31 MQ-9B armed drones to India worth USD 3.99 billion I Key points about deadly Predator

India TV News  

Washington: The US has approved the sale of 31 MQ-9B armed drones to India at an estimated cost of USD 3.99 billion, the American defence agency said. “The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of India of MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of USD 3.99 …

India’s quest for aatmanirbharta in drones
1 year, 1 month ago

India’s quest for aatmanirbharta in drones

Hindustan Times  

The word “drone” refers primarily to unmanned aircraft guided by remote control or onboard computers. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Centre will promote ‘Kisan Drones‘ to help farmers assess crops, digitise land records as well as spray insecticides and nutrients, in India, on Saturday, February 05, 2022. In June 2021, drones were used by Pakistan to carry out …

India bars makers of military drones from using Chinese parts
1 year, 7 months ago

India bars makers of military drones from using Chinese parts

Firstpost  

The measure comes amid tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours, and as New Delhi pursues a military modernisation that envisages greater use of unmanned quadcopters, long-endurance systems and other autonomous platforms. India in recent months has barred domestic manufacturers of military drones from using components made in China over concerns about security vulnerabilities, according to four defence and industry officials and …

India’s US drone deal worth ₹25,000 crore: Check details
1 year, 8 months ago

India’s US drone deal worth ₹25,000 crore: Check details

Live Mint  

India is set to submit a letter of request to the US government this week to initiate the procurement of 31 MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft systems under the foreign military sales program, the Hindustan Times reported citing officials familiar with the matter. The acceptance of necessity for the purchase of the MQ-9B General Atomics high-altitude long endurance drones was granted …

India set to begin process to acquire US drones this week
1 year, 8 months ago

India set to begin process to acquire US drones this week

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India will this week issue a letter of request to the US government to initiate the purchase of 31 MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft systems under the foreign military sales programme, Washington DC’s government-to-government method of selling US-built military platforms and providing services and training to other countries, officials aware of the matter said on Sunday. India will negotiate …

India to negotiate deal with US for 31 drones: Officials
1 year, 8 months ago

India to negotiate deal with US for 31 drones: Officials

Hindustan Times  

India will negotiate a competitive deal with the US for 31 MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft systems to boost the Indian military’s strength, it will involve transfer of critical technologies, help bridge the technological gaps faced by the Defence Research and Development Organisation in developing such systems indigenously, and the number of drones to be bought is based on the operational …

10 facts about India's MQ9B predator drones deal
1 year, 8 months ago

10 facts about India's MQ9B predator drones deal

Hindustan Times  

India is set to negotiate with the United States on the acquisition of MQ9B HALE drones, with New Delhi seeking a competitive deal in the procurement through a foreign military sale process, sources in the defence ministry said. As India goes ahead to acquire the Predator drones, here are 10 things to know about this deal. US defence firm General …

US Predator drones price not finalised, Centre refutes Congress allegations
1 year, 8 months ago

US Predator drones price not finalised, Centre refutes Congress allegations

India TV News  

Defence Ministry officials on Thursday said that the cost of the predator drones is still in early stage of negotiations. Senior Defence Ministry officials rebutted the claims made by Congress and said it is a transparent government-to-government negotiation in which India is directly dealing with the United States. Image Source : INDIA TVSenior Defence Ministry officials rebutted the claims made …

Explained | The India-U.S. deal for 31 MQ-9B drones
1 year, 8 months ago

Explained | The India-U.S. deal for 31 MQ-9B drones

The Hindu  

The story so far: U.S President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed India’s plans to procure General Atomics MQ-9B High Altitude Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial vehicles, the joint statement issued last week after talks between the two leaders said. “As part of this plan, General Atomics will also establish a Comprehensive Global Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facility in …

Saket Gokhale gets fact-checked by PIBFactCheck after claiming that MQ-9B drone deal is overpriced
1 year, 8 months ago

Saket Gokhale gets fact-checked by PIBFactCheck after claiming that MQ-9B drone deal is overpriced

Op India  

On Sunday, 25th of June, the Press Information Bureau fact-checked the claims being made on social media regarding the ongoing acquisition deal of MQ-9B drones between India and the United States of America. Going a step further, From its official fact-checking Twitter handle, PIBFactCheck, the agency explicitly called out the repeat offender and well-known fake-news peddler Saket Gokhale for making …

Centre rejects 'speculative reports' on drone deal with US; says price, terms of purchase yet to be finalised
1 year, 8 months ago

Centre rejects 'speculative reports' on drone deal with US; says price, terms of purchase yet to be finalised

India TV News  

Centre rejects 'speculative reports' on drone deal with US; says price, terms of purchase yet to be finalised The Defence Ministry on June 15 approved the deal for acquiring the 'Predator drones from the USA. India US drone deal: Refuting the “speculative reports” with regard to the price and other terms of purchase of the 31 MQ-9B High Altitude Long …

PM Modi's visit marks new era in India-US ties: Big takeaways
1 year, 8 months ago

PM Modi's visit marks new era in India-US ties: Big takeaways

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit has ushered in a new dawn in India-US relations. Though Modi’s visit was dominated by defence and strategic partnership talks, there were significant other achievements as well, such as leading US technology firm Micron Technology announcing an investment of up to $825 million to build a semiconductor assembly and test facility in India with the …

MQ-9B armed drones deal worth $3 billion to boost military strength
1 year, 8 months ago

MQ-9B armed drones deal worth $3 billion to boost military strength

Hindustan Times  

The acquisition of 31 MQ-9B next-generation armed drones from the US, in a government-to-government deal estimated to be worth $3 billion, will significantly boost the Indian military’s strength as the versatile remotely piloted aircraft system has the capability to strike targets with its on-board weapons, it can carry out intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; and its other roles include electronic warfare, …

U.S. Offers India Drones, Jet Engines to Lure It From Russia
1 year, 8 months ago

U.S. Offers India Drones, Jet Engines to Lure It From Russia

Live Mint  

India is expected to purchase state-of-the-art U.S. drones and jointly produce jet-fighter engines in a multibillion-dollar deal designed to wean New Delhi off arms purchases from Russia. Biden and Modi are expected to announce a series of agreements on technology, supply chains and clean energy, senior administration officials said, as part of a broader effort by the U.S. government to …

PM Modi, Joe Biden to announce mega defence drones deal. Facts about MQ-9B Predator
1 year, 8 months ago

PM Modi, Joe Biden to announce mega defence drones deal. Facts about MQ-9B Predator

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden will announce a series of defence and commercial deals designed to improve military and economic relations between the two key nations during Thursday’s State visit at the White House. The White House, in a statement, said Modi and Biden will announce a mega deal on the purchase of General Atomics 30 …

India will acquire MQ 9B drones from US in phased manner, weapons to be procured in phase II
1 year, 8 months ago

India will acquire MQ 9B drones from US in phased manner, weapons to be procured in phase II

Hindustan Times  

India’s acquisition of 31 high altitude long endurance drones from US will be a phased exercise involving initial absorption of technology, people familiar with the matter said, with the first batch of 10 drones being without weapons, and the creation of three tri-service intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance command centres, one in the south and two in the north with specific …

Deals on drones and jets: How India-US defence ties are flourishing under PM Modi
1 year, 9 months ago

Deals on drones and jets: How India-US defence ties are flourishing under PM Modi

Firstpost  

Between 2015 and 2019, the US share in India’s total defence imports rose by 14 per cent. According to the United States Institute for Peace, defence ties between the two nations have been the “load-bearing pillar of the strategic partnership.” “The two countries have built intelligence-sharing channels and assessment capabilities to better identify and prepare for threats; developed access agreements …

India approves deal to buy US Predator armed drones used in killing Osama bin Laden | Know about deadly weapon
1 year, 9 months ago

India approves deal to buy US Predator armed drones used in killing Osama bin Laden | Know about deadly weapon

India TV News  

India approves deal to buy US Predator armed drones used in killing Osama bin Laden | Know about deadly weapon India-US drone deal: The deal to procure Predator drones is likely to be announced following talks between PM Modi and US President Joe Biden in Washington next week. India-US drone deal: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to …

Defence ministry approves to acquire 31 MQ-9B armed drones from US
1 year, 9 months ago

Defence ministry approves to acquire 31 MQ-9B armed drones from US

Hindustan Times  

India’s defence ministry on Thursday approved the acquisition of 31 MQ-9B armed drones from the US, with a formal announcement on the deal expected during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Washington next week, people familiar with the matter said. The clearance for procuring the drones made by General Atomics was given by a meeting of the Defence Acquisition …

PM’s US visit to be a watershed, says General Atomics global corp chief executive
1 year, 9 months ago

PM’s US visit to be a watershed, says General Atomics global corp chief executive

Hindustan Times  

Washington Vivek Lall Vivek Lall, the chief executive of General Atomics Global Corporation, has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s State visit to the US will be a “watershed”, and lauded Modi and President Joe Biden for taking the defence relationship to the next level. Lall, a veteran of the US defence industry, said, “The US-India defence relationship has been …

PM’s US visit to be a watershed, says General Atomics global corp chief executive
1 year, 9 months ago

PM’s US visit to be a watershed, says General Atomics global corp chief executive

Hindustan Times  

Washington Vivek Lall Vivek Lall, the chief executive of General Atomics Global Corporation, has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s State visit to the US will be a “watershed”, and lauded Modi and President Joe Biden for taking the defence relationship to the next level. Lall, a veteran of the US defence industry, said, “The US-India defence relationship has been …

Ahead of Modi’s visit to US, India approves procurement of MQ-9B armed drones
1 year, 9 months ago

Ahead of Modi’s visit to US, India approves procurement of MQ-9B armed drones

Hindustan Times  

India’s defence ministry on Thursday approved the acquisition of 31 MQ-9B armed drones from the US, with a formal announcement on the deal expected during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s State visit to Washington next week, people familiar with the matter said. India is expected to buy the drones, which have an endurance of more than 27 hours and can operate …

Defence Ministry approves ‘predator drone’ deal ahead of PM Modi’s US visit
1 year, 9 months ago

Defence Ministry approves ‘predator drone’ deal ahead of PM Modi’s US visit

Live Mint  

India's Defence Ministry has given it's approval to a deal to procure ‘predator drones’ from the United States. The Defence ministry helmed by BJP leader Rajnath Singh gave its nod to acquiring the Predator drones from America, on Thursday. “The deal for the Predator drones was given approval by the Defence Acquisition Council meeting today. Vice Admiral SN Ghormade, former …

India's Defence Ministry approves ‘predator drone’ deal ahead of PM Modi's US visit
1 year, 9 months ago

India's Defence Ministry approves ‘predator drone’ deal ahead of PM Modi's US visit

Live Mint  

India's Defence Ministry has given it's approval to a deal to procure ‘predator drones’ from the United States. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} The Defence ministry helmed by BJP leader Rajnath Singh gave its nod to acquiring the Predator drones from America, on Thursday. “The deal for the Predator drones was given approval by the Defence Acquisition Council meeting today. Vice Admiral SN …

Predator Drone Deal With US: What are MQ9 Reaper Drones & Why Does India Need Them? Explained
1 year, 9 months ago

Predator Drone Deal With US: What are MQ9 Reaper Drones & Why Does India Need Them? Explained

News 18  

Even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares for his visit to the United States, the Defence Ministry granted approval on Thursday for the acquisition of Predator drones from America. According to an India Today report, military planners view the acquisition of Predator armed drones as a means to enhance India’s offensive capabilities. As the deal progresses, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, …

Armed drone deal with U.S. firm likely to be announced during PM’s visit
1 year, 9 months ago

Armed drone deal with U.S. firm likely to be announced during PM’s visit

The Hindu  

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the U.S., the Defence Acquisition Council on Thursday approved the procurement of 31 armed MQ-9 Reaper Unmanned Aerial Vehicles from General Atomics, defence sources confirmed. The long-pending proposal to buy the high altitude long endurance armed UAVs was on the agenda of the Council, which is chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, …

Ahead of PM Modi's visit, Defence Ministry to chair MQ-9 Reaper drone deal with US today
1 year, 9 months ago

Ahead of PM Modi's visit, Defence Ministry to chair MQ-9 Reaper drone deal with US today

Live Mint  

Prior to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming trip to the United States, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to commence the Defence Acquisition Council meeting today.As reported by ANI citing defence officials, the meeting will be attended by senior officials from the Defence Ministry and the military. Additionally, all three services have plans to procure similar types of medium-altitude and …

Ahead of PM Modi’s visit, Defence min to chair MQ-9 Reaper drone deal with US
1 year, 9 months ago

Ahead of PM Modi’s visit, Defence min to chair MQ-9 Reaper drone deal with US

Live Mint  

Prior to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming trip to the United States, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to commence the Defence Acquisition Council meeting today. According to media reports, the Biden administration is urging India to address bureaucratic obstacles and advance a long-awaited agreement for the procurement of armed drones made in the United States. This push comes ahead …

US pushing India to seal armed drone buy when Modi visits: Report
1 year, 9 months ago

US pushing India to seal armed drone buy when Modi visits: Report

Al Jazeera  

Bureaucracy has blocked the deal for SeaGuardian drones – which could be worth $2bn to $3bn – for years, Reuters report says. Ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Washington, the Biden administration is pushing New Delhi to cut through its own red tape and advance a deal for dozens of United States-made armed drones, two people …

Predator drone deal: Indian Navy wants 60% 'Made in India' content on drones
2 years, 1 month ago

Predator drone deal: Indian Navy wants 60% 'Made in India' content on drones

India Today  

The Indian Navy on Tuesday said that it was still pursuing the deal of purchasing American Predator drones, but wanted them to have 60 per cent indigenous content on them. 60% is the desired Make in India content that we look forward to.” The American Predator drone deal was one of the deals put on hold in order to give …

India, US keen to conclude $3 billion MQ-9B predator drone deal
2 years, 1 month ago

India, US keen to conclude $3 billion MQ-9B predator drone deal

Firstpost  

India and the United States are keen for an early conclusion of the 30 MQ-9B predator armed drones deal at a cost of over $3 billion, which will help New Delhi strengthen its overall surveillance apparatus along the Line of Actual Control and the Indian Ocean. Washington: India and the United States are keen for an early conclusion of the …

India, U.S. keen to conclude $3 billion MQ-9B predator drone deal
2 years, 1 month ago

India, U.S. keen to conclude $3 billion MQ-9B predator drone deal

The Hindu  

India and the United States are keen for an early conclusion of the 30 MQ-9B predator armed drones deal at a cost of over $3 billion, which will help New Delhi strengthen its overall surveillance apparatus along the Line of Actual Control and the Indian Ocean. In the works for more than five years, the “ball is now in India’s …

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