New Delhi. The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on Wednesday approved the deal for the purchase of 31 ‘Predator Long-Endurance’ drones from the US and the indigenous construction of two nuclear-powered submarines to enhance India’s military power. . Officials aware of the matter gave this information.
According to officials, the MQ-9B ‘Hunter Killer’ drones will be purchased from America’s General Atomics under the Foreign Military Sales channel at a cost of approximately US $ 3.1 billion. He said that both the nuclear powered submarines will be constructed at a cost of approximately Rs 40,000 crore.
According to officials, the CCS headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved both the major procurement projects.
FIRST PUBLISHED: October 10, 2024, 05:19 IST