India To Strike Deal With US For 30 Armed Drones
Currently, India’s drones can only be used for surveillance and reconnaissance but the addition of armed drones will add to India’s military capabilities. AP/PTI Outlook Web Bureau 2021-03-10T10:08:14+05:30 India To Strike Deal With US For 30 Armed Drones outlookindia.com 2021-03-10T10:09:51+05:30
Amid rife tensions with China and Pakistan, India plans to buy 30 armed drones from the US in order to boost its defence.
According to officials, India will approve in April the $3 billion purchase of 30 MQ-9B Predator drones manufactured by San Diego-based General Atomics.
Sale of advanced defence systems demonstrates our commitment to India’s security and sovereignty: US Updated Mar 04, 2021 | 07:26 IST
The US State Department said that the United States has authorized over $20 billion in defence sales to India this year. US President Joe Biden with Vice-President Kamala Harris. | Photo Credit: AP
Key Highlights
Indian Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, had recently said that bilateral military and security ties between India and the US are at their best
The US administration said that the country will deepen the partnership with India and “reinforce partnership” in the Pacific Island area
Washington: In a push to uphold the international order and keeping a close watch on the significance of diplomatic ties in Asia, the Joe Biden administration on Wednesday said that sales of major defence systems to India, to the tune of around $20 billion, shows the United States of America’s commitment