US Embassy Officials Visit Indian Navy Base Operating Leased Predator Drones
1 year, 10 months ago

US Embassy Officials Visit Indian Navy Base Operating Leased Predator Drones

News 18  

The US officials have visited a key Indian Navy base that operates the leased American Predator drones, highlighting the close synergy between the two countries in building credible defence cooperation. During the visit, US Embassy Staff were briefed by the Indian Navy about the capabilities of the remotely piloted aircraft and its various sensors, their roles in aiding Indian Navy surveillance tasking, maintenance, and logistical support, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems said in a media release. “The visit by Staff of the US Embassy in India to witness MQ-9 operations from an Indian Naval Base, highlights the close synergy between our two countries in building credible defence cooperation for achieving and maintaining peace in the Indian Ocean Region,” Vivek Lall, chief executive, General Atomics Global Corporation, said in a statement. The MQ-9 is a proven ISR platform, and the Indian Navy has deployed it to its full potential,” said Raghavan Srinivasan, Commercial Attaché, US Embassy New Delhi.

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Indian Navy's MQ-9B Sea Guardian drone on lease from US crashes into Bay of Bengal
3 months ago

Indian Navy's MQ-9B Sea Guardian drone on lease from US crashes into Bay of Bengal

India TV News  

Indian Navy drone crashes: An MQ-9B Sea Guardian drone, which was leased by the Indian Navy from the US, encountered a technical failure and was ditched into the Bay of Bengal near Chennai on Wednesday. In 2020, the Indian Navy leased two MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones, a variant of the Predator B produced by the US company General Atomics, to …

MQ-9B SeaGuardian drone leased from US crashes into Bay of Bengal
3 months ago

MQ-9B SeaGuardian drone leased from US crashes into Bay of Bengal

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: An MQ-9B SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft, leased by the Indian Navy from the US, ditched into the Bay of Bengal on Wednesday following a technical glitch during a surveillance mission, the navy said. HT has learnt the MQ-9B SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft is unsalvageable and will be written off Ditching refers to an aircraft making an emergency landing …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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, 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 …

India will acquire MQ 9B drones from US in phased manner, weapons to be procured in phase II
1 year, 6 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 …

Predator Drone Deal With US: What are MQ9 Reaper Drones & Why Does India Need Them? Explained
1 year, 6 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, 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, …

Indian military cuts down its US Predator drone need from 30 to 18
1 year, 8 months ago

Indian military cuts down its US Predator drone need from 30 to 18

Live Mint  

The Indian armed forces have cut down their requirement for the acquisition of US MQ-9B Predator high altitude long endurance armed drones from 30 to 18 platforms---six each of the Indian Army, Navy, and the Air Force---which earlier was ten. This deal will help New Delhi strengthen its overall surveillance apparatus along the Line of Actual Control and the Indian …

MQ-9A ‘Reaper’ | The ‘predator’ in the sky
1 year, 9 months ago

MQ-9A ‘Reaper’ | The ‘predator’ in the sky

The Hindu  

On March 14, the U.S. Air Force ditched an MQ-9 Reaper in the Black Sea after a confrontation with two Russian Su-27 jets over international waters west of Crimea. Featuring unmatched operational flexibility, the MQ-9A ‘Reaper’ has an endurance of over 27 hours, speeds of 240 KTAS and can operate up to an altitude of 50,000 feet, according to General …

Aero India 2023: 'Atmanirbhar' Indian Navy wants 'desi' US Predator drones
1 year, 10 months 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
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 …

Keeping eye on China spy ships in Indian Ocean region: Navy
2 years ago

Keeping eye on China spy ships in Indian Ocean region: Navy

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Navy Chief Admiral R. Hari Kumar on Saturday said that India keeps track of the Chinese spy and fishing vessels operating in the Indian Ocean region so that they do not indulge in any illegal activities in the Indian maritime zone. Addressing a press conference a day ahead of Navy Day, Adm Kumar said that the proposal for …

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 …

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 …

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

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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