Summary
These drones will look over the ocean and tell the navy what is happening.
The contract is worth about 1,943 crore rupees and lasts for 30 months.
Key Points
3 points1
Two long‑duration drones will be used by the navy.
2
They provide constant watching and information over the sea.
3
The agreement costs roughly 1,943 crore rupees for two and a half years.
New Words to Learn
8 wordsMinistry of Defence
The part of India's government that takes care of the armed forces.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
A business that makes large drones for many countries.
lease
To rent something for a period of time.
high‑altitude long‑endurance
Able to stay high in the sky for a long time.
remotely piloted aircraft
A flying machine that is controlled from the ground.
Maritime Domain Awareness
Understanding what is going on on the ocean and near ships.
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
Collecting and sharing information to stay safe.
crore
Ten million in Indian counting.
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