Summary
These high‑altitude, long‑endurance unmanned aircraft will improve the navy's ability to monitor the Indian Ocean.
The 30‑month lease is valued at about 1,943 crore rupees.
Key Points
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Lease of two MQ‑9B Sea Guardian drones for 30 months.
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Drones provide persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance over maritime areas.
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Deal valued at approximately 1,943 crore Indian rupees.
New Words to Learn
8 wordsMinistry of Defence
India's government department responsible for the army, navy and air force.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Company that designs and builds advanced drones.
lease
To obtain something for a set time by paying for its use.
high‑altitude long‑endurance
Can stay very high in the sky for many days without landing.
remotely piloted aircraft
A plane that is flown from the ground, not by a person inside it.
Maritime Domain Awareness
Knowing what is happening on the sea and around ships.
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
Collecting information and watching an area to keep it safe.
crore
A unit equal to ten million (used in India).
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