Biden appreciates progress made by India in procuring 31 MQ-9B aircraft from US
6 months, 1 week ago

Biden appreciates progress made by India in procuring 31 MQ-9B aircraft from US

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: US President Joe Biden welcomed the progress made by India to procure 31 General Atomics MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft and their associated equipment which will enhance intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities of India’s armed forces. President Biden welcomed India’s decision to set a uniform Goods and Services Tax of 5 per cent on the maintenance, repair, and overhaul sector including on all aircraft and aircraft engine parts. "The leaders hailed the teaming agreement on the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft recently signed between Lockheed Martin and Tata Advanced Systems Limited, the two companies that co-chair the U.S.-India CEO Forum. The leaders also lauded the growing defence innovation collaboration between our governments, businesses, and academic institutions fostered by the India-U.S. Defense Acceleration Ecosystem initiative launched in 2023, and noted progress achieved during the third INDUS-X Summit in Silicon Valley earlier this month.

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Biden admin approves sale of USD 1.17 billion worth helicopter equipment to India
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden admin approves sale of USD 1.17 billion worth helicopter equipment to India

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: The Biden Administration on Monday notified the Congress of its decision to approve the sale of MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopter Equipment and related ones at an estimated cost of USD1.17 billion. The proposed sale will improve India's capability to deter current and future threats by upgrading its anti-submarine warfare capabilities, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a notification to …

US approves sale of anti-submarine warfare gear to India
7 months ago

US approves sale of anti-submarine warfare gear to India

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: US secretary of state Antony Blinken has approved a possible foreign military sale to India of anti-submarine warfare sonobuoys and related equipment for an estimated cost of $52.8 million, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced in Washington. The development came on a day defence minister Rajnath Singh and his American counterpart Lloyd Austin held wide-ranging talks at the …

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 …

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 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 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 …

Artificial Intelligence, Defence, Nuclear Energy: Highlights of Modi, Biden Joint Statement
1 year, 6 months ago

Artificial Intelligence, Defence, Nuclear Energy: Highlights of Modi, Biden Joint Statement

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden held a bilateral meeting in Delhi on the sidelines of the G20 summit and discussed various topics such as technology, artificial intelligence, nuclear energy, defence to further strengthen India-US ties. A joint statement issued after bilateral talks between the two leaders also said that PM Modi looked forward to welcoming the …

GE Aerospace-HAL deal, drones, semiconductor business and more: How PM Modi's US State visit is going to benefit India
1 year, 9 months ago

GE Aerospace-HAL deal, drones, semiconductor business and more: How PM Modi's US State visit is going to benefit India

Op India  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden bolstered the Indo-US partnership as the two countries signed major deals in various sectors on Thursday, June 22. In a joint statement, PM Modi and President Biden said that the partnership between the two countries will advance the aspirations of the people for “a bright and prosperous future grounded in respect …

U.S. Offers India Drones, Jet Engines to Lure It From Russia
1 year, 9 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 …

Deals on drones and jets: How India-US defence ties are flourishing under PM Modi
1 year, 9 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 …

Indo-US air power connect: Why there is a pitch for an American fighter
2 years, 1 month ago

Indo-US air power connect: Why there is a pitch for an American fighter

Firstpost  

The U.S. defence sales in the last over a decade have mostly been in the military aviation sector. US military aircraft in India IAF first ordered the Lockheed C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft in early 2008 for special operations under the US government’s Foreign Military Sales program. Boeing also has a huge presence in military aircraft with Indian Air Force’s C-17, …

Biden and Modi discussed importance of U.S.-India strategic technology partnership: White House
2 years, 1 month ago

Biden and Modi discussed importance of U.S.-India strategic technology partnership: White House

The Hindu  

President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the importance of the U.S.-India strategic technology partnership and committed to continue working together and in groups like the Quad to advance economic growth and expand cooperation on their shared priorities, a presidential spokesperson has said. And the two leaders reaffirmed the strength of the U.S.-India relationship, and committed to continue …

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

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

India Today  

India and the United States are keen for an early conclusion of the 30 MQ-9B predator armed drones deal at a cost of over USD 3 billion, which will help New Delhi strengthen its overall surveillance apparatus along the Line of Actual Control and the Indian Ocean. In the works for more than five years, the “ball is now in …

India in advanced stage of talks with U.S. for procuring MQ-9B drones
2 years, 7 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, 7 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, …

US approves sale of $90 mn worth of military equipment and services to India
4 years, 3 months ago

US approves sale of $90 mn worth of military equipment and services to India

India TV News  

The US has approved the sale of USD 90 million worth of military hardware and services in support of its fleet of C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to strengthen the US-Indian strategic relationship and improve the security of a “Major Defence Partner”, …

Donald Trump administration approves military sales worth $670 million to support India’s C-17 aircraft
5 years, 8 months ago

Donald Trump administration approves military sales worth $670 million to support India’s C-17 aircraft

Firstpost  

Washington: As part of its efforts to enhance India’s defence capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region, the Trump administration notified the Congress on Friday of its decision to approve foreign military sales worth $670 million to support India’s C-17 military transport aircraft. The decision in this regard comes after a recent Indian request to buy equipment for C-17 follow-on support, to …

US approves foreign military sales to support India's C-17 transport planes
5 years, 8 months ago

US approves foreign military sales to support India's C-17 transport planes

India TV News  

As part of its efforts to enhance India's defence capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region, the Trump Administration notified the Congress on Friday of its decision to approve foreign military sales worth USD 670 million to support India's C-17 military transport aircraft. The decision in this regard comes after a recent Indian request to buy equipment for C-17 follow-on support, to …

US approves sale of Apache helicopters, missiles to India
6 years, 9 months ago

US approves sale of Apache helicopters, missiles to India

Live Mint  

Washington: The Donald Trump administration has approved a deal to sell six AH-64E Apache helicopters to India for $930 million as well as Hellfire and Stinger missiles to bolster the country’s ability to defend its homeland and deter “regional threats”, the Pentagon said on Wednesday. In its notification to the Congress, the Pentagon said “This will strengthen India’s ability to …

India's missile deal with Russia will limit interoperability with US military, says Congressman Mac Thornberry
6 years, 10 months ago

India's missile deal with Russia will limit interoperability with US military, says Congressman Mac Thornberry

Firstpost  

India’s planned Rs 40,000-crore deal to buy the sophisticated, long-range S-400 air defence system from Russia would “complicate” building inter-operability between the United States and Indian militaries, a senior US Congressman said in Delhi on Monday. New Delhi: India’s planned Rs 40,000-crore deal to buy the sophisticated, long-range S-400 air defence system from Russia would “complicate” building inter-operability between the …

U.S. plans to boost defence, economic ties with India
14 years, 1 month ago

U.S. plans to boost defence, economic ties with India

The Hindu  

The U.S. plans to boost its ties with India in two key areas of defence and economic partnership as a follow up to President Barack Obama’s November visit to India, according to a senior administration official. Describing defence cooperation as “a critical cornerstone of the bilateral relationship” Mr. Pyatt said, with India expected to spend nearly $45 billion on military …

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