General Atomics wins ₹19.43 billion Indian Navy MQ-9B lease contract
India signed a ₹19.43 billion contract with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to lease two MQ-9B SeaGuardian aircraft for the Indian Navy.
Evidence notes
- The agreement covers two high-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft for a 30-month term.
- The aircraft will support maritime domain awareness and persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance across the Indian Ocean region.
- Reuters reported the contract value as approximately US$203 million at the time of signing.
Company context
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is a U.S. aerospace and defence company developing remotely piloted aircraft, unmanned aircraft systems, mission-control systems, radar, sensors, and autonomy capabilities. Its portfolio includes MQ-9A Reaper, MQ-9B SkyGuardian, MQ-1C Gray Eagle, MQ-20 Avenger, Mojave, and related systems.