US says 'mega' drone deal with India will ensure enhanced maritime security
10 months, 3 weeks 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 cost of USD 3.99 billion, an acquisition that will bolster India's capability to meet current and future threats by enabling unmanned surveillance and reconnaissance patrols in sea lanes of operation. "I will say with respect to the deal itself, the USD 3.99 – almost 4 – billion sale of 31 MQ-9B SkyGuardian aircraft will provide India with an enhanced maritime security and maritime domain awareness capability," he said. On a question on outgoing Indian Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu's tenure, Miller said: "We have had a close working relationship with the ambassador."

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India, US to ink deal for 31 MQ-9B drones: Why New Delhi needs these UAVs
4 months, 1 week 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
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 …

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 …

Partnership with India is one of most consequential relationships: U.S.
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Partnership with India is one of most consequential relationships: U.S.

The Hindu  

America's partnership with India is among the most consequential ones, the Biden administration said Thursday hours after it notified the Congress of its decision to sell 31 armed drones to India at an estimated cost of nearly $4 billion. We work closely with India on our most vital priorities," State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters at his daily news …

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 …

Biden administration formally notifies U.S. Congress of possible 31 MQ-9B UAV sale to India
10 months, 3 weeks 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
10 months, 3 weeks 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
10 months, 3 weeks 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
10 months, 3 weeks 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
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-US bilateral defence trade has grown to $ 25 billion: Larson
11 months, 2 weeks ago

India-US bilateral defence trade has grown to $ 25 billion: Larson

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The United States has solidified its role as a major supplier of defence equipment to India and has emerged as India's largest military exercise partner, said Jennifer Larson, Consul General of the US Consulate in Hyderabad. Priorities in this partnership include defence cooperation, fostering mutual prosperity, countering the climate crisis, upholding a free and secure Indo-Pacific, and maintaining a …

With Drone, Jet, Submarine Purchases, Navy Expands Arsenal as Threat from China Rises in Indian Ocean
1 year, 1 month ago

With Drone, Jet, Submarine Purchases, Navy Expands Arsenal as Threat from China Rises in Indian Ocean

News 18  

With the purchase of 26 marine Rafale fighter aircraft, India is gaining strategic edge in the Indian Ocean Region amid an increasing threat from China. The deal will mark India’s second major acquisition of fighter aircraft from France’s Dassault Aviation in recent years— the first being the purchase of 36 Rafale aircraft for the Indian Air Force. China does not …

India likely to sign deal with U.S. for 31 MQ-9B drones by February 2024
1 year, 2 months ago

India likely to sign deal with U.S. for 31 MQ-9B drones by February 2024

The Hindu  

The deal for 31 MQ-9B Unmanned Aerial Vehicles with the U.S. is expected to be concluded by February 2024 and deliveries will begin from February 2027, three years from the signing of the contract, according to defence sources. In June, the Ministry of Defence cleared the procurement of 31 MQ-9B UAVs from GA, including 15 Sea Guardians for the Indian …

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 …

Explained | The India-U.S. deal for 31 MQ-9B drones
1 year, 5 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 …

As part of UAV deal with U.S. firm, India is expected to develop some components locally
1 year, 5 months ago

As part of UAV deal with U.S. firm, India is expected to develop some components locally

The Hindu  

As part of the process to conclude the deal for procurement of 31 MQ-9B armed High Altitude Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, the Defence Ministry is expected to issue the Letter of Request to the U.S. by the first week of July. Discussions are on and General Atomics is positive to it and the U.S. government has to agree to …

PM Modi's visit marks new era in India-US ties: Big takeaways
1 year, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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 …

Deals on drones and jets: How India-US defence ties are flourishing under PM Modi
1 year, 6 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 …

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 …

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, …

US pushing India to seal key armed drone deal ahead of PM Modi's visit: Report
1 year, 6 months ago

US pushing India to seal key armed drone deal ahead of PM Modi's visit: Report

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of 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 US-made armed drones, two people familiar with the matter said. Read here: PM Modi to meet CEOs of top 20 American companies in Washington during US trip India has …

US pushing India to seal armed drone buy when Modi visits: Report
1 year, 6 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
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 …

India one step closer to getting US-made MQ-9B drones: Why these Predator drones are such a big deal
2 years, 4 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 …

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, …

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 …

Top news developments from Delhi
2 years, 10 months ago

Top news developments from Delhi

The Hindu  

Here are the top news developments from Delhi to watch out for: 1. Briefing on India-UAE trade deal India and the United Arab Emirates signed a bilateral “comprehensive” trade pact on Friday. Announcing the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, the biggest trade pact of the last seven years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed investment from the Gulf country into Jammu and …

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, U.S. discuss Indo-Pacific, regional issues ahead of 2+2 dialogue
3 years, 2 months ago

India, U.S. discuss Indo-Pacific, regional issues ahead of 2+2 dialogue

The Hindu  

India and the U.S. have discussed their flourishing defence partnership and opportunities for enhanced cooperation with like-minded partners to sustain a free and open Indo-Pacific as officials from the two countries held a meeting to lay the groundwork for the key 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue later this year, the Pentagon has said. The Pentagon said that the 16th U.S.-India Defence Policy …

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