New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to visit America from June 21 to June 24. Earlier, the Ministry of Defense has approved the Predator drone deal with the US on Thursday. Now it will be given final approval by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS). This drone was demanded by the Indian Navy. But due to the Make in India project, it was put on hold. This drone can monitor an area of 1900 kilometers after a single flight.
This Predator drone is manufactured by the American company ‘General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ (GA-ASI). America used this drone against Taliban and ISIS. Former Vice Chief of the Indian Navy, Vice Admiral SN Ghormade, said that India has a vast maritime border. Also India has borders with some countries in the western and northern areas. It is very important to pay attention to that. In which this drone can help. It is a good thing that this deal has been approved by the Ministry of Defence.
This drone can fly for up to 35 hours
The full name of Predator drone is MQ-9B SeaGuardian (MQ-SeaGuardian) drone. This drone can fly for up to 35 hours. This Predator drone is fully remote control based. According to a report, this drone can fly 482 kilometers in an hour. The Predator drone has a wingspan of 65 feet 7 inches. While his height is 12 feet 6 inches. This drone is designed in such a way that it can fly both on land and sea and can also help in army missions.
The Indian Navy received two ‘MQ-9B’ Sea Guardian drones on lease from the US in 2020 for one year. These drones can be used for things like gathering intelligence and destroying enemy targets. Currently, these drones are being purchased for all three armies. The MQ-9B drone is another version of the MQ-9 ‘Reaper’. The version that India is going to buy is said to be the most advanced drone in the world.