MQ-9 Predators Drones: Why This Deal with U.S. Could Be a Game Changer For India
The Indian Navy has been operating the MQ-9B Sea Guardian since 2020, giving the Indian military surveillance capacity in the high-altitude areas.
Editorial Staff
MQ-9 Predators Drones: Why This Deal with U.S. Could Be a Game Changer For India
The MQ-9 Predators , also known as Reapers, became the center of military attention once again after killing Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri with Hellfire missiles. Let's learn more about these Predator drones now that there are rumors that India is in advanced talks to purchase 30 MQ-9B Predators. Highlights The Indian Navy has been operating the MQ-9B Sea Guardian since 2020. The drone can operate at over 40,000 feet, giving the Indian military surveillance capacity in the high-altitude Himalayan border areas. The Predator drones were conceived in the early 1990s for aerial reconnaissance and forward observation roles after the failure of GNAT 750 in operations over Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1993 and 1994. With China increasing its naval activity in the Indian Ocean Region, the need for Reaper drones seems imperative to control China. The MQ-9B Predator drones' history Following the failure of GNAT 750 in operations over Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1993 and 1994, Predator drones wer…
