India interested in getting Avenger and Predator XP

Industry sources in India say New Delhi is keen to buy the Avenger and Predator XP unmanned aircraft from General Atomics. The total number of aircraft to be ordered is around 100.

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“Yes, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) is aware of India’s interest in Predator-series Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA),” Vivek Lall, chief executive of the US and International Strategic Development of General Atomics told PTI.

“Due to US export laws, the US government has to approve the export of a Predator-series RPA to the Indian government. GA-ASI remains very encouraged by the recent India-US bilateral engagements at the highest levels and we are hopeful that we can play an important supporting role in these discussions,” he said.

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