India set to ink $4 billion deal for 31 Predator drones with US in Oct

India is poised to finalize a $3.9 billion deal with the US for 31 MQ-9B Predator drones next month. These drones will be assembled locally, with over 30% of components sourced from Indian companies. The acquisition aims to enhance India’s surveillance and defense capabilities in the Indian Ocean Region and along its land borders.