Military · Tuesday, 18 August 2026

India leases additional MQ-9B drones for Navy

By AvTLDR Editorial DeskPublished 18 Aug, 07:01 BST

The Indian government has signed a 30-month lease agreement with General Atomics for two additional MQ-9B SeaGuardian uncrewed systems.

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The drones will be operated by the Indian Navy to enhance maritime surveillance capabilities. The lease reflects India's ongoing efforts to bolster its maritime domain awareness in the Indian Ocean region.

Aviation Week17 Aug, 13:37 BST

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