New Delhi, July 1
Days after the drone attack on the IAF base in Jammu, Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane on Thursday said the process was underway to operationalise pre-programmed drones for different terrains to work at varying altitudes and extended ranges.
No LoC intrusion since Ceasefire
Four months after India and Pakistan announced to ‘strictly observe pacts on ceasefire’ along LoC, General MM Naravane said there had been no infiltration from across LoC since then and all parameters of violence had dropped.
Speaking at a seminar organised by the Global Counter Terrorism Council, General Naravane referred to the demonstration of “swarming capability” of 75 drones during the Army Day Parade in January to explain what he meant by pre-programmed drones.
India plans to buy 30 MQ-9 Reaper drones for $3 billion from US company General Atomics
India plans to buy 30 MQ-9 Reaper drones for $3 billion from US company General Atomics
IANSMar 10, 2021, 16:35 IST
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armed drones worth $3 billion (approximately ₹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.
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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
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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.
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