The way has been cleared for India to get Predator drone from America.
The US State Department informed Predator drone manufacturer General Atomics that the US Congress has approved the sale of 31 MQ9B drones to India.
The drone manufacturing company has also informed the Modi government officials about this. The Predator drones received by India are fully capable of disrupting the intelligence of the enemy.
They are so powerful that they can keep an eye on the enemy at a height of 40 thousand feet and can fly with bombs weighing more than 450 kg. They have many more specialties, know them.
PTI reports that a deal worth $3 billion has been signed between India and America for Predator drones.
Although the Modi government has not said anything in this whole matter, but sources in Washington have confirmed that the notification for the sale of 31 MQ (B Predator armed drone) to India will be issued soon.
how many drones will we get
Hindustan Times reports that the US State Department has signed a deal with India to supply 31 Predator drones. In this, Indian Navy will get maximum 15. At the same time, eight drones each will be given to the Indian Army and Indian Air Force.
US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller is on record saying, “In general, the US-India defense partnership has seen significant growth over the past decade. The drone deal is a proposed sale that was announced during Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the US last year. “We believe this is an important step towards furthering strategic technology cooperation and military cooperation with India.”
Features of Predator Drone
Predator drones are equipped with UAV technology. This means that it is controlled remotely. The missiles can be deployed in the MQ-9B Predator drone.
Its biggest advantage is that it can accurately target the enemy’s location. It has two variants.
One is Sky Gargan and the other is Sea (Sea) Gargan. That means it can provide considerable benefits to the armies in both air and sea areas. The MQ-9B drone can fly continuously for 35 hours in the air, allowing it to monitor the enemy for a long time.
Ability to fly with bombs weighing 450 kg
The Predator drone has a carrying capacity of 5670 kg and its fuel capacity is 2721 kg. Predator drone can operate up to a height of 40 thousand feet.
It can also fly with 450 kg bombs. These drones are so sophisticated that they are very effective on land, sea and air.
The Predator drone also has the capability of automatic take-off and landing and can be operated both day and night.