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India will buy 31 MQ-9B Sky Guardian and Sea Guardian drones from America. MQ-9B is the same drone that killed the head of Al Qaeda. This deal between India and America is in the final stage. MQ-9B drone has many features which will work like a third eye for the army and will read the features.
India will now buy the drone that killed the Al Qaeda chief. A drone deal is going on between India and the US. PM Modi is on a visit to the US and he has held several talks with US President Joe Biden on the drone deal, through which India will buy 31 MQ-9B Sky Guardian and Sea Guardian drones from the US. According to media reports, this drone deal is said to be worth $3 billion. India's aim is to protect the border, so these drones are very important to increase surveillance. The special thing is that this deal was going on for the last one year, which is now being finalized.
The MQ-9B drone has many features which will work like a third eye for the army and will be used by the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force against the enemy. Know what are its features and how will it create problems for China and Pakistan?
What is the MQ-9B Predator drone and what are its features?
- Remotely piloted unmanned aerial vehicles: The MQ-9B Predator is a high-tech drone, which is operated remotely. It is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). It is also called Predator because it is equipped with weapons. It can fly for more than 40 hours at a time. This is why it falls in the High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) category.
- 2177 Kg Lifting Capacity: This drone with high-tech technology has the ability to fly up to a height of more than 40,000 feet. The lifting capacity of this drone is 2177 kg and it can fly at a speed of 442 km per hour.
- Equipped with anti-tank-ship missiles: This drone is also known to launch many types of missiles. It is equipped with laser guided missiles, anti-tank missiles and anti-ship missiles. It can be rejected if any wrong action of the enemy is seen.
- Collects Intelligence: These drones can be used for surveillance as well as intelligence gathering. Apart from this, it can also be used for military operations.
- When was it used: It has been used in many wars. The most recent use was in the year 2022. According to media reports, it was used to kill Al-Qaeda leader Al-Zawahiri.
Is this deal surprising for China and Pakistan?
This deal between India and America will prove to be a big setback for China and Pakistan. There have been many occasions when China and Pakistan have tried to spy on the Indian border and have failed. Now with this deal, surveillance on the border will be easy and appropriate response can be given if needed.
This drone can be used for any kind of mission. General Atomics, the company that makes the MQ-9B, says that it can be used for relief operations, search and rescue programs, border surveillance, long-range strategic ISR, targeting anything.