New Delhi: A team from the United States is in India for discussions on the MQ-9B drones being acquired by the armed forces for an estimated $3.9 billion which is yet to be inked as final talks on technology sharing continue.Sources said that a team from General Atomics has been …
Read More »Indian MQ-9B ‘Predators’ To Keep An Eye On China; Ukraine Wa…
In what will be the most significant force multiplier for the Indian military, the deal for 31 MQ-9B drones will be one of the first orders for the new government post-elections in the country. The forces are gearing up to station these strategic assets in two states in the country, …
Read More »India to negotiate with US for MQ9B drones
India is set to negotiate with the United States on the acquisition of MQ9B HALE drones, with New Delhi seeking a competitive deal in the procurement through a foreign military sale process, sources in the defence ministry said. India will acquire MQ 9B Predator drone from the US. According to …
Read More »MQ-9B SeaGuardian Featured in US Navy Group Sail Exercise
The U.S. Navy’s Group Sail Exercise, held over a six-day period in Hawaiian military operating areas, featured one of the world’s most advanced Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) — the MQ-9B SeaGuardian® supplied by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). SeaGuardian conducted Maritime Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (MISR), Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), …
Read More »Britain, Belgium to collaborate on MQ-9B drone acquisition
Britain and Belgium signed a statement of intent to work together after both countries acquire the MQ-9B drone, they announced this week. The Remotely Piloted Aircraft System is built by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems of San Diego, and is known as the Protector RG Mk1 in Europe. In remote signing …
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