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US approves $4 billion drone sale to India for maritime security needs

The US State Department has approved the potential sale of 31 armed drones, missiles, and equipment to India for $4bn, strengthening the US-India strategic relationship.
The deal includes 31 armed MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones, 170 Hellfire missiles, and 310 Laser Small Diameter Bombs, enhancing India's military capabilities.
The approval comes after an investigation into an alleged Indian assassination plot on US soil, and the deal now awaits confirmation from the US Congress.

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BBC News

US approves $4bn sale of armed drones to India

The deal was announced in 2023 and will be confirmed after approval from the US Congress.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Hindu

U.S. approves sale of 31 MQ-9B armed drones to India

The United States approves the sale of 31 armed drones to India, strengthening the strategic relationship between the two countries.

3 months ago·India

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NDTV

US Clears Sale Of 31 MQ-9B Armed Drones To India For Nearly $4 Billion

The US has cleared the sale of MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones to India in a deal nearly worth $4 Billion. The Defence Security Cooperation Agency has delivered the required certification, notifying the US Congress of the possible sale today. India had proposed to purchase 31 MQ-9B Sky Guardian drones during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to the US last year. The Biden administration's approval is an important landmark in the government-to…

3 months ago·New Delhi, India

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Hindustan Times

US State Dept approves sale of 31 MQ 9B drones to India

The Defence Security Cooperation Agency said that the US State department gave the approval for the drones and related equipment worth $3.99 billion

3 months ago·New Delhi, India

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KRDO

US approves $4 billion drone sale to India for maritime security needs

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly $4 billion in drones and military equipment have been approved for sale to India by the Biden administration. Meant to improve the country’s maritime safety and surveillance, the approval comes at a time when Washington is courting New Delhi to increase its cooperation with the U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy, which is largely focused on countering China’s influence in the region. The State Department notified Congress on Thu…

3 months ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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