India-US defence ties

India's Ambassador Kwatra meets U.S. Senator Sheehy, discusses defence ties

India’s envoy to the U.S. Vinay Mohan Kwatra discussed the vital defence partnership between the two nations and appreciated U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy’s support for the India-U.S. partnership

India adds more eyes over the Indian Ocean

New Delhi: The defence ministry signed a ₹1,943 crore contract with US firm General Atomics on Monday to lease two additional MQ-9B SeaGuardian high-altitude long endurance (HALE) drones for the Indian Navy that will be tasked with long distance maritime patrolling and surveillance.The drones will add to two similar systems that have been taken on lease in the past and are currently in service. General Atomics will be responsible for the upkeep and operational availability of the drones during the 30-month lease period.133304722Also Read: On surveillance mission, MQ-9B Sea Guardian drone encou

India signs Rs 1,943-cr deal with US firm to lease 2 MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones for Navy

India, US sign deal for Javelin anti-tank missiles

Why is India acquiring the Javelin anti-tank missile system? | Explained

The Javelin’s induction took nearly 15 years because India and the U.S. could not initially bridge differences over technology transfer and local production