What is MQ 9B Drone india us deal specifications features

MQ-9B Drone: India’s defense force is going to get new wings. The deal for 31 MQ-9B drones from America is expected to accelerate. After the visit of Defense Minister Rajnath Singh to America, this deal is now in the final stage. According to media reports, out of the total drones, 15 drones will be given to the Indian Navy, while the remaining 16 drones will be given to the Army and Air Force. It is said that the first delivery of the drone may take place in 2026. Let us know the main features of MQ-9B drone.

According to a report by NDTV, the MQ-9B drone has been developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI). It is a variant of the MQ-9 “Reaper”, which is used by the US Air Force.

MQ-9B can be flown at higher altitudes for longer periods of time. According to the report, it can fly for 40 hours at an altitude of more than 40 thousand feet. It is believed that they will be kept for surveillance on the India-China border.

Along with surveillance, these drones are also capable of protecting the country. The MQ-9B can be armed with missiles. It can target and destroy enemy positions from height itself. It can be used in marine surveillance. It can be used in wars fought with submarines.

There are two variants of the MQ-9B drone. First – SkyGuardian and second – SeaGuardian. Indian Navy has been using SeaGuardian since the year 2020. The specialty of MQ-9B is that it can take off and land on its own. It can fly at any time of the day or night. Its Sathagya can carry up to 5670 kg of luggage and can fly with 2771 kg of fuel.

According to the report, this deal is said to be worth around $3.99 billion, which includes 170 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles, 310 GBU-39B/B bombs etc.