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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.
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India plans to ink a major defence deal with the US to procure 30 armed drones worth $3 billion (approximately Rs 22,000 crore) to enhance military capabilities, sources said. As per plans, India will be acquiring 30 MQ-9 Reaper 10 each for the three services.
The procurement is being done as India is facing war-like situation on two fronts Pakistan and China.
The approval to take these armed drones could be finalised during Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting lead by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
To further cement the deal, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to visit India later this month. India is becoming a strategic defence partner for the US, especially countering Chinese influence in the Indian Ocean.