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Defence ministry inks ₹1.9 cr deal to lease 2 MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones for Navy

From Hindustan Times · () English

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  • India's Defence Ministry has signed a deal worth approximately ₹1,943 crore to lease two MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones for the Navy.
  • The drones are intended to enhance the Navy's surveillance and operational capabilities.
  • This acquisition is part of India's ongoing efforts to modernize its military and bolster its maritime security.

India's naval capabilities are set to receive a significant boost with the signing of a new defense contract. The Ministry of Defence has finalized a deal valued at approximately ₹1,943 crore to lease two advanced MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones for the Indian Navy.

This strategic acquisition aims to enhance the Navy's long-range surveillance, reconnaissance, and anti-submarine warfare capabilities. The MQ-9B Sea Guardian is a high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial system known for its ability to operate effectively over vast maritime expanses.

The lease agreement underscores India's commitment to modernizing its armed forces and strengthening its maritime domain awareness. The addition of these drones is expected to provide the Navy with critical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) support, thereby bolstering national security in the Indian Ocean region.

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