Defence Ministry to decide on Rs 21,000 crore deal for 30 Predator drones
3 years, 1 month ago

Defence Ministry to decide on Rs 21,000 crore deal for 30 Predator drones

India Today  

In the pipeline for more than a couple of years, India is now close to acquiring 30 Predator drones from the United States. A high-level meeting will be held on Monday in the Defence Ministry to discuss the acquisition worth around Rs 21,000 crore. Top Defence Ministry sources told India Today that the Defence Secretary would chair the meeting to be attended by senior officials. The Indian Navy is already using two unarmed SeaGuardian drones that it leased last year from the US for surveillance in the Indian Ocean Region. The Indian Navy is already using as many as nine P-8I long-range surveillance planes and is expected to get another nine over the next few years.

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US to provide consultancy to India to build advanced UAVs under Predator drone deal
4 months, 3 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
9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Defence Ministry approves acquisition of 15 maritime patrol aircraft for Navy, coast guard: Sources
10 months, 1 week ago

Defence Ministry approves acquisition of 15 maritime patrol aircraft for Navy, coast guard: Sources

India TV News  

The Ministry of Defence has given approval for proposal to buy nine maritime surveillance aircraft for the Indian Navy and six maritime patrol aircraft for the Indian Coast Guard, sources said. "There are plans for acquiring long-range maritime surveillance aircraft, which the Air Force has taken, and the contracts will be signed with TASL, wherein we are about to get …

MQ-9B drones will provide India with enhanced maritime security, domain awareness capability: U.S.
10 months, 2 weeks 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
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

US approves $4 billion drone sale to India for maritime security needs
10 months, 3 weeks 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
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Exclusive: US Congress green signals Predator drone sale to India
10 months, 3 weeks 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
10 months, 3 weeks 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
10 months, 3 weeks 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 US drone deal worth ₹25,000 crore: Check details
1 year, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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 …

Ahead of PM Modi’s US visit, India greenlights acquisition of US armed drones
1 year, 6 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 …

Defence ministry approves to acquire 31 MQ-9B armed drones from US
1 year, 6 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 …

Ahead of Modi’s visit to US, India approves procurement of MQ-9B armed drones
1 year, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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 …

Armed drone deal with U.S. firm likely to be announced during PM’s visit
1 year, 6 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, …

Predator drone deal: Indian Navy wants 60% 'Made in India' content on drones
1 year, 10 months 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
1 year, 10 months 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
1 year, 10 months 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 fast track $3 billion predator armed drone deal: Report
1 year, 10 months 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 …

India, US keen to conclude USD 3 billion deal for procuring MQ-9B predator drones
1 year, 10 months 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 …

Why India is eyeing Predator armed drones from the US
1 year, 11 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 …

India in advanced stage of talks with U.S. for procuring MQ-9B drones
2 years, 4 months ago

India in advanced stage of talks with U.S. for procuring MQ-9B drones

The Hindu  

India is in an "advanced stage" of negotiations with the U.S. to procure 30 MQ-9B Predator armed drones for over $3 billion to crank up its surveillance apparatus along the frontier with China as well as in the Indian Ocean region, people familiar with the developments said on Sunday. In 2020, the Indian Navy had taken on lease two MQ-9B …

India to upgrade defence along LAC, soon to procure MQ-9B drones from US
2 years, 4 months ago

India to upgrade defence along LAC, soon to procure MQ-9B drones from US

Live Mint  

Aiming to upgrade the overall surveillance apparatus along the Line of Actual Control with China and in the Indian Ocean, India is in the advanced stage of negotiating with the US to procure 30 MQ-9B Predator armed drones at a cost of over USD 3 billion, people familiar with the development informed on Sunday. INDIA'S EXPERIENCE WITH MQ-9B In 2020, …

Rajnath approves swarm drones buy
2 years, 4 months ago

Rajnath approves swarm drones buy

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The defence acquisition council headed by defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday gave initial approval for arms procurement proposals worth Rs 28,732 crore including autonomous surveillance and armed swarm drones for the Army. For enhanced protection against enemy snipers along the Line of Control, and in close combat counter-terrorism operations, DAC gave initial approval to buy bulletproof jackets …

Here's why India decided to curtail Predator drone deal with US
2 years, 8 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 …

India to soon finalise proposal to procure 30 armed Predator drones from US
3 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

India Buys 4 Israeli Herons, to Upgrade Them With Missiles as Army, IAF, Navy Ramp Up Drone Inventory
3 years, 2 months ago

India Buys 4 Israeli Herons, to Upgrade Them With Missiles as Army, IAF, Navy Ramp Up Drone Inventory

News 18  

India has finalised the deal to buy four new Heron TP drones from Israel that will initially be used in surveillance and reconnaissance missions, but will eventually be upgraded and armed with missiles for precision strikes under Project Cheetah when it kicks off, News18.com has learnt. When Project Cheetah is finalised, the Medium Altitude Long Endurance Heron TP UAVs in …

Predator drone on his mind, PM Modi to meet General Atomics CEO
3 years, 3 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 …

In a graphic: India-US—Brothers in Arms
3 years, 3 months ago

In a graphic: India-US—Brothers in Arms

India Today  

One of the key pillars of the Indo-US defence relationship is the sale of military hardware. Over the past decade, the US has emerged as one of the largest suppliers of arms to India, selling aircraft, helicopters and missiles worth $22 billion. These include repeat orders for the P-8I Poseidon long range maritime patrol aircraft and the C-130J transport aircraft, …

Indian Navy inducts two American Predator drones on lease
4 years 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 …

Navy inducts Predator drones on lease from US for Indian Ocean surveillance
4 years ago

Navy inducts Predator drones on lease from US for Indian Ocean surveillance

India Today  

Indian Navy has inducted two American Predator drones on lease from the US to carry out surveillance in the Indian Ocean region. Capable of carrying out surveillance for more than 30 hours, the drones are operating out of Indian Navy's INS Rajali airbase, top government sources told Aajtak and India Today. In fact, the American Predator drones could also be …

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