Predator drones to be deployed at three major hubs across India
1 year, 9 months ago

Predator drones to be deployed at three major hubs across India

India TV News  

Predator drones to be deployed at three major hubs across India 31 Predator drones will be deployed by the Indian defence forces at three major hubs across the country to keep a watch of all areas, including the borders with Pakistan and China. Predator drones to be deployed: As many as 31 Predator drones will be deployed by the Indian defence forces at three major hubs across the country to keep a watch of all areas, including the borders with Pakistan and China, and the vast maritime zone. India and US announced the plans of Indian forces to procure 31 Predator drones during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US. Plan to deploy these drones at three major hubs According to senior defence officials, the plan is to deploy these drones at three major hubs, one of which would be in the North or Northwest region while another would be in the northeastern region to look after the entire region.

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Army on alert as Bangladesh deploys Turkish drones near border
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Army on alert as Bangladesh deploys Turkish drones near border

India Today  

India is keeping a close watch on the Bangladeshi Army's deployment of Turkish Bayraktar TB-2 drones near its sensitive border areas. The unmanned aerial vehicles, known for their extensive surveillance capabilities, have been detected operating in the region over the past few months, sources in the Indian Army told India Today TV. Reports also suggested that Pakistan has gained access …

INDIA TODAY impact: China shadow on military drones, govt cancels deals
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Indian Army's 'Make in India' drones hacked in border areas: Report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Indian Army's 'Make in India' drones hacked in border areas: Report

Firstpost  

Over the past year, Indian Army’s drones have been hacked in at least two instances in border areas of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, according to a report An Indian Army soldier uses a drone to keep vigil near the Line of Control following an attack on an Army convoy at Akhnoor sector in Jammu and Kashmir, Monday, October 28, …

Bangladesh deploys Turkish drones near border, India on high alert: Sources
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh deploys Turkish drones near border, India on high alert: Sources

India Today  

India has intensified surveillance along the Bangladesh border amid reports that the neighbouring country has deployed Turkey-made drones near West Bengal, sources told India Today. Sources said the Army was verifying reports on the deployment of Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicles close to the border with India. The combination of political instability and advanced UAV deployments near Indian borders requires …

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

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 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 …

US Predator drones price not finalised, Centre refutes Congress allegations
1 year, 9 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

Terror drones from Pakistan demand a comprehensive national security response
2 years ago

Terror drones from Pakistan demand a comprehensive national security response

Firstpost  

The skies over India are becoming battlegrounds for a new kind of threat: terror drones. Over the past three weeks, Indian security forces stationed along India’s international border states, particularly Punjab, Rajasthan, and Jammu and Kashmir, have intercepted more than a dozen terror drones launched from Pakistan. With the threat of terror drones looming large, India needs to urgently evolve …

Aero India 2023: 'Atmanirbhar' Indian Navy wants 'desi' US Predator drones
2 years, 1 month ago

Aero India 2023: 'Atmanirbhar' Indian Navy wants 'desi' US Predator drones

Firstpost  

Bengaluru: Amid a push for promoting indigenisation, Indian Navy on Tuesday stated that it is still pursuing the deal to buy American Predator drones, but wanted it to have 60 per cent indigenous content on it. It is a capability we require.” Navy Vice Chief Vice Admiral SN Ghormade told ANI in an interview at the ongoing Aero India 2023 …

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 …

India, US keen to conclude USD 3 billion deal for procuring MQ-9B predator drones
2 years, 1 month ago

India, US keen to conclude USD 3 billion deal for procuring MQ-9B predator drones

India Today  

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 USD 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, US keen to fast track $3 billion predator armed drone deal: Report
2 years, 1 month ago

India, US keen to fast track $3 billion predator armed drone deal: Report

India TV News  

India-US relations: 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 USD 3 billion, which will help New Delhi strengthen its overall surveillance apparatus along the Line of Actual Control and the Indian Ocean. The MQ-9B predator armed drones -- 10 each for three services …

Why India is eyeing Predator armed drones from the US
2 years, 2 months ago

Why India is eyeing Predator armed drones from the US

India Today  

To scale up its surveillance capabilities along the border with China in the Himalayan heights, India is looking to acquire from the US a fleet of Predator armed drones. Military planners believe the Predator armed drones will strengthen India’s offensive capabilities. “Bharat Forge’s expertise is known globally, and their outstanding contributions in the aerospace sector have inspired us to work …

311 drone sightings along border with Pak in 2022, tripled in 1 year
2 years, 3 months ago

311 drone sightings along border with Pak in 2022, tripled in 1 year

Op India  

There has been a threefold increase in drone sightings along the India-Pakistan border, with 311 observations of such Unmanned Arial Vehicles till December 23 this year compared to 104 in 2021. Besides this data collated by the Border Security Force, which is mandated to guard the 3,323 km India-Pakistan border, the drone sighting incidents have quadrupled as compared to 2020 …

India one step closer to getting US-made MQ-9B drones: Why these Predator drones are such a big deal
2 years, 7 months ago

India one step closer to getting US-made MQ-9B drones: Why these Predator drones are such a big deal

Firstpost  

The US-made MQ-9B drones, designed for long endurance and high-altitude surveillance will provide India a boost in its monitoring programme. A variant of this drone was recently used to launch a missile that killed Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri If all goes as planned, India will soon possess 30 MQ-9B Predator armed drones, cranking up its surveillance apparatus along the frontier …

Here's why India decided to curtail Predator drone deal with US
2 years, 11 months ago

Here's why India decided to curtail Predator drone deal with US

India Today  

At a time when India and the US are discussing defence ties in Washington, India is looking to decrease the number of Predator drones that it would acquire from America. High-level committee formed to decide on curtailed drone deal In view of the indigenous capability development, a high-level committee has been formed to decide on the number of drones that …

133 drones sighted along Pak. border in 2 years, Punjab tells House panel
3 years, 1 month ago

133 drones sighted along Pak. border in 2 years, Punjab tells House panel

The Hindu  

Punjab government informed a Parliamentary Committee on Home Affairs that drones have been sighted near Pakistan border over 133 times in the last two years. “The State Government of Punjab further informed the Committee that in recent past, the movement of drones from across the international border has increased significantly.The first recorded delivery of arms/ammunition by drone was in August, …

Army receives Heron drones from Israel for deployment in Ladakh sector
3 years, 4 months ago

Army receives Heron drones from Israel for deployment in Ladakh sector

India TV News  

Highlights The drones are being deployed for surveillance operations in the eastern Ladakh sector. The Indian Army's surveillance capabilities have received a major boost as Israel has delivered advanced Heron drones under the emergency procurement clause to keep an eye on the Chinese activities in the Ladakh sector. "The advanced Heron drones have arrived in the country and are being …

India to soon finalise proposal to procure 30 armed Predator drones from US
3 years, 4 months ago

India to soon finalise proposal to procure 30 armed Predator drones from US

Live Mint  

India is to soon finalise a proposal to procure 30 armed Predator drones from the US for the three wings of the armed forces at an estimated cost of about ₹21,000 crores. The Defence Acquisition Council headed by the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is to meet in the coming days to give its green signal to the acquisition of the …

How $3 billion contract for 30 Predator drones with the US will help India
3 years, 5 months ago

How $3 billion contract for 30 Predator drones with the US will help India

Firstpost  

The drone deal comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Vivek Lall, CEO of General Atomics, during his visit to Washington on 23 September If all goes as planned, India will ink a $3 billion deal with the United States for 30 MQ-9 Reaper or Predator B armed drones when the two countries sit down for the 2+2 dialogue scheduled …

As India Tries to Acquire Predator Drones, Makers Suggest PM Modi a 'Dedicated UAV Hub' in India
3 years, 6 months ago

As India Tries to Acquire Predator Drones, Makers Suggest PM Modi a 'Dedicated UAV Hub' in India

News 18  

General Atomics chief executive officer Vivek Lall told Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday that India is an attractive destination for manufacturing of drones. The meeting gains importance as the prime minister is trying to acquire 30 Predator drones, which are manufactured by General Atomics, to muscle up India’s military capability. Sources said that the General Atomics CEO suggested that …

Predator drone on his mind, PM Modi to meet General Atomics CEO
3 years, 6 months ago

Predator drone on his mind, PM Modi to meet General Atomics CEO

Hindustan Times  

In the backdrop of India acquiring 30 Predator drones from US for muscling up over the horizon military capability, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is meeting the head of armed drone manufacturer General Atomics along with four other top US company CEOs in Washington on September 23. It is quite evident from the line-up that PM Modi meetings with the CEOs …

India to deploy advanced Israeli drones to keep closer vigil at LAC with China
3 years, 10 months ago

India to deploy advanced Israeli drones to keep closer vigil at LAC with China

India Today  

In a major boost to its capabilities, the Indian forces will soon receive advanced Heron drones from Israel to keep a closer eye on the activities along the Line of Actual Control with China. Despite some short delays caused by Covid-19, the Heron drones on lease would be arriving shortly in India and be deployed along the LAC for surveillance, …

Amid tensions at LAC, India and China ramp up drone technology to boost operational preparedness
4 years ago

Amid tensions at LAC, India and China ramp up drone technology to boost operational preparedness

Firstpost  

Ever since the ongoing conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan broke out, the world has taken note of the extensive use of high-end military technology by using armed/unarmed drones. According to Hindustan Times, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, or drones as they are popularly called, constitute one area where India lags behind and ends up relying on costly imports from countries such as …

Indian Navy inducts two American Predator drones on lease
4 years, 4 months ago

Indian Navy inducts two American Predator drones on lease

Live Mint  

The Indian Navy has leased two Predator drones from an American firm for carrying out surveillance in the Indian Ocean Region, a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday – in a sign of closer defence and security cooperation between India and the US. The drones that can stay airborne for about 36 hours and can cruise upto a …

India leases hi-tech US naval drones to boost surveillance, intel
4 years, 4 months ago

India leases hi-tech US naval drones to boost surveillance, intel

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Navy has leased a pair of MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aerial vehicles from the United States to boost its intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, in the midst of a border row with China in the Ladakh theatre and increased Chinese activity in the Indian Ocean Region, officials familiar with developments said on Wednesday. A variant of the Predator B …

BSF spots three drones along Indo-Pak border in Punjab
5 years, 5 months ago

BSF spots three drones along Indo-Pak border in Punjab

India TV News  

BSF personnel posted in Punjab's Hussainiwala sector have spotted three drones along the India-Pakistan border, officials said on Tuesday. Though there were reports that Border Security Force troops fired at the drones coming from the Pakistani side on Monday night, there was no official confirmation. Earlier this month, drones were sighted by residents of Basti Ram Lal, Tendi Wala and …

As PM Modi meets Donald Trump, US clears sale of 22 Guardian drones to India
7 years, 9 months ago

As PM Modi meets Donald Trump, US clears sale of 22 Guardian drones to India

India TV News  

In what can be seen as a ‘game changer’ for bilateral ties between the two nations, the US has cleared the sale of 22 predator Guardian drones to India, as President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged today to deepen their defence and security cooperation. "President Trump and Prime Minister Modi pledged to deepen defence and security cooperation, …

US Defence Secretary calls on Prime Minister Modi
7 years, 9 months ago

US Defence Secretary calls on Prime Minister Modi

India TV News  

US Defence Secretary James Mattis called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi here today amid reports that America will sell 22 Guardian drones to India to bolster its surveillance and intelligence gathering capabilities. The meeting between Mattis and Prime Minister Modi came ahead of the latter's maiden meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House. Mattis met Modi at …

India to purchase 22 Predator 'Guardian' drones: All you need to know about these UAVs
7 years, 9 months ago

India to purchase 22 Predator 'Guardian' drones: All you need to know about these UAVs

Firstpost  

As Narendra Modi’s-Donald Trump meeting comes closer, the US is expected to sell India 22 unarmed drones. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first meeting with US president Donald Trump inches closer, the US is expected to approve India’s purchase of 22 unarmed drones. The Reaper has been acquired by the US Air Force, US Department of Homeland Security, NASA, the …

India is considering buying General Atomics Predator drones from the US
8 years, 7 months ago

India is considering buying General Atomics Predator drones from the US

Firstpost  

Indian defense Minister Manohar Parrikar is on an official tour of the US and on the agenda is the procurement of 100 Predator drones by General Atomics. Indian defence Minister Manohar Parrikar is on an official tour of the US and on the agenda is the procurement of 100 Predator drones by General Atomics. In early July this year, India …

India likely to enter missile technology control regime during PM Modi's visit to US
8 years, 9 months ago

India likely to enter missile technology control regime during PM Modi's visit to US

Firstpost  

India is likely to enter the missile technology control regime this week, a move that will boost the country’s efforts to purchase Predator drones from the US and export its high-tech missiles to friendly nations. Washington: India is likely to enter the missile technology control regime this week, a move that will boost the country’s efforts to purchase Predator drones …

India Seeks Armed Drones From Israel as Pak, China Build Fleets
9 years, 6 months ago

India Seeks Armed Drones From Israel as Pak, China Build Fleets

The Quint  

India has accelerated plans to buy drones from Israel that can be armed, defence sources said, allowing the military to carry out strikes overseas with less risk to personnel. The plan to acquire Israeli Herons was first conceived three years ago, but in January the military wrote to the government asking for speedy delivery, the sources said, as Pakistan and …

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