India wanted to buy advanced drones from America. It has been approved by the US Department of State.
Through this, India will buy 31 MQ 9B C Guardian drones for 40 thousand crore rupees. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency has received the necessary clearance for this. They also informed the Senate.
India wants to buy this drone during Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the US last year. The Indian government wants to buy these drones directly from the US government. Therefore, the approval of the Biden administration is necessary.
According to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the sale of these drones is being done to ensure America’s foreign policy and national security. As a result, India-US relations will become stronger. Peace and stability will prevail in Indo-Pacific and South Asia.
They also said that this drone will meet India’s current and future needs. Unmanned drones can be used for surveillance on sea and land. India wants to modernize its army. They can use these drones for military purposes.
For the past six years, the two countries have discussed this drone. The issue was finalized during Narendra Modi’s US visit. Indian Navy, Air and Ground Forces will use these drones.
Some media reports said that the US has suspended the sale of these drones. This decision has been taken in the context of the attempt to kill the Khalistani leader in the United States. But it turned out that America has agreed to sell this drone.
