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 up for discussion and clearance at the Defence Acquisition Council meeting scheduled to be held on Monday, defence sources told ANI. The MQ-9B drones are planned to be deployed at four places, including INS Rajaji near Chennai and Porbandar in Gujarat, by the Indian Navy, while the other two services will keep them jointly at two bases in Sarsawa and Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh at Air Force bases due to long runway requirements. As per the drone deal with the US, 31 MQ-9B drones are being acquired of which 15 would be for coverage of the maritime zone and would be deployed by the Indian Navy.

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An eagle on every shoulder: Army's latest push to expand combat drone force
2 weeks, 3 days ago

An eagle on every shoulder: Army's latest push to expand combat drone force

India Today  

To further ramp up its air surveillance and manoeuvre capabilities, the Indian Army is working to multiply its combat drone force, officials said on Tuesday. Major General CS Mann, ADG Army Design Bureau, called out to the industry partners at the Bharat Drone Manthan 2.0 to contribute to the needs of forces for the latest combat drones. General Mann said …

How Chinese components in Indian drones pose a national security threat
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How Chinese components in Indian drones pose a national security threat

Firstpost  

India’s reliance on imported drone components, particularly from adversary nations, poses serious cybersecurity risks, supply chain vulnerabilities, and operational vulnerabilities China leads the global drone industry, dominating up to 90 per cent of the commercial market, with DJI, a Chinese firm, reportedly owning a whopping 70 per cent market share. Image courtesy: Wikimedia Commons India’s presence of Chinese components in …

Chinese threat in Indian drones
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chinese threat in Indian drones

India Today  

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

Indian Army to induct indigenous drones to enhance operational capabilities
2 months ago

Indian Army to induct indigenous drones to enhance operational capabilities

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A private Indian company, IG Drones, has bagged a "significant contract" from the Indian Army which will require the supply of VTOL and FPV drones. As per an IG Drones company official the deal was finalised in the second week of January and the complete delivery of both types of drones to the Indian Army has to be …

US firm expected to replace crashed MQ-9B Predator drone for meeting Indian Navy ops needs
6 months, 1 week ago

US firm expected to replace crashed MQ-9B Predator drone for meeting Indian Navy ops needs

Op India  

US firm General Atomics is expected to replace the MQ-9B Predator drone at the earliest to carry out surveillance missions for the Indian Navy as per the requirements projected in the contract between the two sides. American drone pilots fly the drones for the Indian Navy missions sitting in an Indian Navy base near Chennai. The Indian Navy had yesterday …

Indian Navy's MQ-9B Sea Guardian drone on lease from US crashes into Bay of Bengal
6 months, 1 week 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
6 months, 1 week 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
7 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

Firstpost  

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

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

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

Op India  

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

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

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

New Indian Express  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

ABP News  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

ABP News  

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

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

Exclusive: US Congress green signals Predator drone sale to India

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

New Indian Express  

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

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

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

India TV News  

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

With Drone, Jet, Submarine Purchases, Navy Expands Arsenal as Threat from China Rises in Indian Ocean
1 year, 4 months 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’s US drone deal worth ₹25,000 crore: Check details
1 year, 8 months ago

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

Live Mint  

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

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

India set to begin process to acquire US drones this week

Hindustan Times  

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

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

India to negotiate deal with US for 31 drones: Officials

Hindustan Times  

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

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

10 facts about India's MQ9B predator drones deal

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

Centre rejects 'speculative reports' on drone deal with US; says price, terms of purchase yet to be finalised
1 year, 9 months ago

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

India TV News  

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

As part of UAV deal with U.S. firm, India is expected to develop some components locally
1 year, 9 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, 9 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 …

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 …

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

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

Indian military to acquire teeth with F-414 engines and deterrence with MQ-9B drones
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian military to acquire teeth with F-414 engines and deterrence with MQ-9B drones

Hindustan Times  

The Narendra Modi government’s decision to approve a tri-service proposal to acquire 31 MQ 9-Predator B armed drones from the US on the eve of the Prime Minister’s state visit to the US on June 21 is the first major purchase after Indian Navy acquired 24 MH 60 R anti-submarine warfare helicopters from America in February 2020. The Defence Acquisition …

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

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

Live Mint  

Ministry of Defence has given its approval for the acquisition of MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones, which are armed and manufactured by the United States, Reuters reported citing sources. According to the two sources, Indian defence ministry’s apex body for capital procurement met on Thursday to approve the deal, which is expected to be announced when Modi meets U.S. President Joe Biden …

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

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

India TV News  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

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

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

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

News 18  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

Al Jazeera  

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

Indian military cuts down its US Predator drone need from 30 to 18
1 year, 11 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 …

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 …

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