Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:13am on 15 Sep 2024,Sunday Defence
India is preparing to finalize a $3.9 billion deal with the US for 31 MQ-9B Predator drones in October. The drones will be assembled domestically, with General Atomics sourcing over 30% of components from Indian companies. The deal includes Hellfire missiles, precision-guided bombs, and mobile control systems. These drones are crucial for India’s surveillance and defense in the Indian Ocean Region, especially against China's growing naval presence. The drones will be deployed for ISR and anti-submarine warfare operations at strategic locations like Arakkonam and Porbandar.
