India begins process to buy 31 predator drones from US
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India has reportedly requested the acquisition of 31 MQ-9B Reaper or Predator-B drones from the United States (US), with the aim of finalizing the deal within this fiscal year. According to the Times of India, the defense ministry has sent a detailed letter of request to Washington for the remotely piloted "hunter-killer" aircraft systems, which also include mobile ground control systems, weapons packages, and other equipment.