MQ-9B SkyGuardian for India

On 1 February 2024, the US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Government of India of 31 MQ-9B Unmanned Combat Aerial Systems (UCAS).

The value of the contract for the Remotely Piloted Aircraft and related equipment is USD 4,0 billion. Next to support and training, the contract includes a large number of AGM-114R Hellfire missiles and GBU-39B/B Laser Small Diameter Bombs (LSDB).

The principal contractor will be General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Poway (CA).
It has not been reported when the first MQ-9Bs will be delivered.

Credit photo: US Navy