A $3 billion US drone acquisition heads for Indian approval

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is preparing to acquire 30 General Atomics MQ-9A Reaper drones from the United States, in a deal valued at approximately $3 billion (Rs 22,000 crore). These six drones, two each for the army, navy and air force, are to be procured immediately from the US, indicating the urgency of the acquisition.