NewzThe Indian Navy has finalized a contract worth Rs 1,943 crore to lease two MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones from a United States-based firm. This procurement is intended to bolster the maritime surveillance capabilities of the Indian armed forces. The agreement marks a significant step in the ongoing defense cooperation between India and the United States regarding unmanned aerial systems. The lease arrangement allows the Navy to integrate these high-altitude, long-endurance platforms into its existing reconnaissance operations to enhance monitoring of the Indian Ocean region.
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