Indo-US MQ-9B Predator drone deal expected to be signed in next few months: Navy Chief

Feb 18, 2024

"We are the lead servers who are steering it. The letter of request has been cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council and the letter...

US to provide consultancy to India to build advanced UAVs under USD 3 billion 31 Predator drone deal

Jul 28, 2024

As part of the USD 3.1 billion 31 MQ-9B Predator drone deal between India and the US, American side is proposing to provide consultancy...

US firm expected to replace crashed MQ-9B Predator drone for meeting Indian Navy ops needs

Sep 19, 2024

US firm General Atomics is expected to replace the MQ-9B Predator drone at the earliest to carry out surveillance missions for the Indian Navy...

MQ-9B Predator drone crashes after technical failure at sea off Chennai

Sep 18, 2024

The Indian Navy said that a High Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft (HALE RPA) encountered a technical failure on Wednesday, after which...

Failure of power generators, batteries led to Predator drone crash off Chennai

Sep 23, 2024

The failure of power generators and batteries on board the MQ-9B Predator drones operated for the Indian Navy by an American firm led to...

Indian Navy looking to conclude 3 mega deals worth Rs 1.25 lakh crore by end of this fiscal year

Sep 10, 2024

In a move towards boosting its surveillance and fighting capabilities, the Indian Navy is looking towards concluding three major defence deals this financial year,...