India Gets Eye in the Sky: Navy Leases 2 MQ-9B SeaGuardian Drones
What Happened
India signed a ₹1,943-crore agreement with US defence firm General Atomics to lease two MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones for the Indian Navy for 30 months. The high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aircraft will enhance surveillance and reconnaissance across India's maritime zones.
Key Takeaways
The deal strengthens India's ability to monitor developments across the Indian Ocean Region, boosting maritime security and domain awareness. The drones will provide persistent intelligence and surveillance coverage over vast sea areas.