Navy gets MQ-9B boost: India leases 2 Sea Guardians for Indian Ocean surveillance
India's Navy will lease two MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones for enhanced Indian Ocean surveillance.
This leasing agreement boosts maritime domain awareness and response capabilities significantly.
India also plans to acquire thirty-one MQ-9B Predator drones from the United States.
This acquisition includes domestic assembly, strengthening India's defense manufacturing ecosystem.
The deal underscores a growing strategic partnership focused on regional security.
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