Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

India has entered into a significant $3.5-billion defence agreement with the United States to purchase 31 MQ-9B drones, which include 16 Sky Guardian and 15 Sea Guardian models. This deal is part of India’s efforts to strengthen its military capabilities, particularly in response to rising concerns related to China. The drones will be distributed across India's military branches, with 15 going to the Navy and the remaining eight being shared between the Army and Air Force. This acquisition is conducted through the foreign military sales framework, reflecting the growing defence cooperation between India and the US.