MQ-9B Drone: The MQ-9B SeaGuardian drone leased by the Indian Navy from the US fell into the Bay of Bengal on Wednesday (September 18) due to a technical fault during a surveillance mission. The drone had to make an emergency landing in the water. This incident has happened at a time when India is in talks to buy 31 MQ-9B from the US to increase the strength of the army. According to the Hindustan Times report, the Indian Navy currently has Predator B drones, which have been made by the…
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Indian Navy Plans Finalize Defense deals 3 scorpene submarines 26 rafale m fighters and 31 mq 9b drones 2024
Defence Deal: The Indian Navy is set to purchase 26 Rafale marine fighter jets, 31 MQ-9B drones and three Scorpene submarines later this year to enhance its capabilities. The three Scorpene class submarines being built at Mazgaon Dockyard will increase the strength of the Navy manifold. Because, China is expanding its power in the sea at a rapid pace. Defence sources told India Today that the cost of this defence deal is expected to be around Rs 40,000 crore, in which Bharat Electronics Limited will play an important role. The…
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