India Scraps $3B Deal To Acquire Predator Drones From The US; Will Focus On Indigenous UAVs

India has temporarily suspended plans to acquire lethal Predator armed drones from the US. India is willing to focus on local development of armed drones, instead of the exorbitant costs that may have sunk the agreement.

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Predator Drone Deal

According to Hindustan Times, a top South Block official who requested anonymity said, "As of now, the Predator deal is off."

PM Narendra Modi visited General Atomics Chief Executive Officer Vivek Lall on September 23, 2021.

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