Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:54am on 15 Mar 2024,Friday Defence
India solidifies defense ties with the US as the Biden administration sends the final Letter of Acceptance (LOA) for India's acquisition of 31 MQ9B Predator drones from General Atomics. Valued at nearly $4 billion, the classified LOA was dispatched this week, following India's initial letter of intent. The deal, facilitated through government channels, underscores deepening collaboration between the two nations. With the Indian Navy taking the lead, the acquisition will be scrutinized and forwarded to the Cabinet Committee on Security for approval. Analysts highlight the strategic significance, foreseeing the drones as a potent countermeasure in the Indo-Pacific region.
