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...

MQ-9B drones acquisition: Speculative reports have ulterior motives, says Defence Ministry

Jun 25, 2023

Ministry of Defence said on Sunday that some speculative reports emerged in sections of social media referring to the price and other terms of...

Indian Army, IAF to jointly deploy Predator drones in Gorakhpur, Sarsawa air bases

May 05, 2024

The Indian Army and the Air Force are planning to jointly deploy MQ-9B Predator drones at air bases in Sarsawa and Gorakhpur in Uttar...

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...

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...