India signs deal with US to procure 31 Predator drones:

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Category : Defense Published on: October 17 2024

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India will procure 31 Predator drones from the US defense major, General Atomics, under a government-to-government framework.
The Indian Navy will get 15 Sea Guardian drones whereas the Indian Air Force and Army will receive eight Sky Guardian drones each.
Under the ₹32000 crore deal, a maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility will also be launched in India.

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India signs deal with US to procure 31 Predator drones: