Drone Deal
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L&T, US' General Atomics join hands to develop MALE drones in India
India | Oct 31, 2025, 02:31 PM ISTThe alliance is seen as a major step toward building a self-reliant defence ecosystem in India. It strengthens Indo-US defence cooperation and is expected to boost India’s aerospace manufacturing capabilities on a global scale.
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India signs Rs 32,000 crore historic deal for 31 Predator drones from US
India | Oct 15, 2024, 01:50 PM ISTIndia has signed a deal with the US to acquire 31 Predator drones, enhancing its defense, surveillance, and combat capabilities. The MQ-9B drones will strengthen India’s maritime and border security, marking a major step in India-US defense ties.
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US-India drone deal approved after 'painstaking discussions' on Pannun foiled murder case: Senator
World | Feb 03, 2024, 01:59 PM ISTUS Senator Ben Cardin, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, expressed his concerns on the timing of the sale amid concerns about the alleged murder-for-hire plot. He approved the deal after the Biden administration assured him that India was investigating the case.
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US-India ties among most consequential, drone deal to ensure enhanced maritime security: Biden admin
World | Feb 02, 2024, 11:56 AM ISTThe statement by the US State Department comes after the US approved the sale of 31 MQ-9B armed drones to India on Thursday. Meanwhile, Indian Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu is retiring from foreign service after a distinguished career spanning over three decades.
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US approves sale of 31 MQ-9B armed drones to India worth USD 3.99 billion I Key features
World | Feb 01, 2024, 10:36 PM ISTThe proposed mega drone deal was announced during the historic State Visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi here in June 2023.
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Centre rejects 'speculative reports' on drone deal with US; says purchase price yet to be finalised
India | Jun 26, 2023, 06:23 AM ISTThe Defence Ministry on June 15 approved the deal for acquiring the 'Predator (MQ-9 Reaper) drones from the USA.
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India approves deal to buy US 'Predator armed drones' used in killing Osama bin Laden | KNOW DETAILS
India | Jun 16, 2023, 12:27 PM ISTIndia-US drone deal: The deal to procure Predator drones is likely to be announced following talks between PM Modi and US President Joe Biden in Washington next week.
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Ahead of PM Modi's US visit, Defence Ministry approves 'Predator drone' deal with America
India | Jun 15, 2023, 04:08 PM ISTIndia-US drone deal: The deal for the Predator drones was given approval by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting on June 15.
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As PM Modi meets Donald Trump, US clears sale of 22 Guardian drones to India
World | Jun 27, 2017, 10:18 AM ISTThe US has cleared the sale of 22 predator Guardian drones to India, as President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged today to deepen their defence and security cooperation
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Drone Deal Likely To Be Announced In PM Modi-Donald Trump's Joint Statement
News | Jun 26, 2017, 12:26 PM IST