MoD greenlights $3.9 billion US defence deal, India to seal 31 MQ-9B Predator drone purchase by October

India is set to finalize a deal with the US for 31 MQ-9B Predator drones, worth $3.9 billion. The drones will be assembled in India, with General Atomics investing locally and sourcing components from Indian companies. The drones will enhance India's surveillance and defense capabilities, particularly in the Indian Ocean Region, where Chinese naval activity is increasing.