India may approve agreement to purchase MQ-9B reconnaissance and attack UAVs from the US. The newspaper writes about it The Wall Street Gazette With reference to informed sources.
India is close to approving a deal to purchase high-altitude armed UAVs from the US as it tries to counter China’s more assertive stance on the disputed Himalayan border between countries.
It is noted that after the transaction is approved, it must also be approved in the United States. At the same time, the signing of the document itself can take several months.
formerly india accepted Third batch of S-400 Triumph anti-aircraft missile systems from Russia. It is noted that the first two batches of the complex were received in December 2021 and April 2022 and deployed to protect the borders of Pakistan and China. Sources said the third fleet will be deployed to Punjab or Rajasthan to counter potential attacks from Pakistan.
Previously reportedIndia has started receiving third-party S-400s. At the same time, deliveries began after some delay caused by anti-Russian sanctions.