The Biden administration reportedly pushed New Delhi to approve the deal on its end ahead of a state visit by Indian leader Narendra Modi in June.
Tag: Procurement
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Biden administration moves forward on India drone sale
The U.S. and India first agreed to the $3.99 billion sale during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the White House last year.
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Korean Air begins producing reconnaissance drone for South’s military
Four underwing hardpoints are visible on the prototype, indicating the unarmed drone may evolve into a combat-capable UAV.
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India, US Continue To Hold Negotiations On Predator Drone Deal
India and the US are in ongoing negotiations for a $3 billion deal involving the supply of 31 MQ-9B Predator drones to the Indian armed forces. The US Congress is expected to favorably consider the deal, with the Biden administration likely to notify Congress soon.The deal, announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington in June 2023, is aimed at enhancing India’s surveillance
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Routinely Consulting With US Congress Members On Drone Sales To India: Biden Administration
WASHINGTON: The US did not comment on a media report that it has put a hold on the proposed sale of 31 armed drones to India under a USD 3 billion deal but said it routinely consults with members of Congress to address any "questions" over the arms transfer process before a formal notification, which is still pending.State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller also said the proposed mega drone
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General Atomics Inks $17M Italian MQ-9 Reaper Drone Sustainment Deal
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France Taps Naval Group for Uncrewed Underwater Drone Demonstrator
[[{“value”:”Naval Group has signed a contract to design, produce, and test an uncrewed combat underwater vehicle demonstrator for the French Navy.
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Australia Taps 11 Local Companies for Drone Prototypes
[[{“value”:”Australia has awarded contracts to 11 domestic companies to deliver unmanned aerial system prototypes for the defense force.
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US-India Drone Deal Holds ‘Significant Potential’ For Strategic Technology Cooperation, Says US State Department
Washington: The US State Department expressed optimism about the proposed drone deal with India, emphasising its "significant potential" to advance strategic technology cooperation.The deal was announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit last year, marking substantial growth in the US-India defence partnership over the past decade.Matthew Miller, a spokesperson for the US State
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Kongsberg NanoAvionics Receives Los Alamos Contract for Cube Satellite for ESRA
The U.S. subsidiary of Lithuania’s Kongsberg NanoAvionics said that it has received a contract from Los Alamos National Laboratory for a microwave-sized cube satellite to carry the lab’s Experiment for