18 August 2026

India leases MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones

The procurement of advanced military technology through international defense agreements is a direct component of India's strategic modernization and bilateral defense cooperation, which are frequently tested in the context of national security and foreign policy.

Questions

1. The induction of High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE) remotely piloted aircraft systems is a significant step in bolstering India's maritime security architecture. Discuss how such technological acquisitions enhance the Indian Navy's maritime domain awareness in the Indian Ocean Region. 150 words
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Prelims

1. The MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones, recently leased by the Indian Navy, are primarily categorized as:

   1. A High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE) remotely piloted aircraft systems
   2. B Submarine-launched unmanned aerial vehicles
   3. C Medium-Altitude Short-Endurance (MASE) combat drones
   4. D Short-range tactical surveillance drones